Target Number: A Number Sense Activity

Hey, friends! I hope your week is off to a great start!

Let's talk about number sense:

Do you spend time teaching number sense in your classroom? Number sense isn't just a skill that the primary grades need to practice; older kids need practice too! To practice number sense in my classroom, I've used number of the day, number talks, counting around the circle, number riddles, worksheets, etc. I've done scoots and have used every possible manipulative. No matter what I use, children always seem to enjoy the activity.

Here is one of MANY ways for students to build number sense (add it to the bank):

In this activity, students will have a target number that they must make by following different directions.

Here is one of the target number pages with directions:

The file comes with three different levels of target number pages and optional recording sheets. Easy peasy and you could implement it in your classroom TOMORROW! Come check it out on TPT!

And here are a few tips for using the Target Number pages...

1) Print the page you are going to use and place it in a report cover. Students can write on it with a dry erase marker and wipe it clean when finished! (like the picture below)

2) Have students use dry erase boards to do the work for the target number.

Need a few other resources to teach number sense? Here are some that I have (including some freebies!):

          

I've Got Double Vision!

I've got double vision??! Why, you ask? Because we have been learning about DOUBLES!!

We are now ready to move on to the next unit, so to help us remember/further understand those doubles we worked so hard to learn, I made some station games and other activities to help out! Introducing...

This 80-page pack includes anchor charts,

10 games,

foldables,

and a craftivity!

And, yes, that is silly me modeling the craftivity. ;)

It also includes a differentiation menu for average or advanced learners/GT--something that is near and dear to my heart. ***Takes half-leap onto soapbox*** I am absolutely ALL FOR giving our low babies the extra support they need, BUT I am also an advocate for giving our advanced/GT students what they need. Just because they understand does not mean their needs are being met!! That being said, I created a menu of activities for students to complete to demonstrate understanding and further learning about doubles.

Check out my doubles pack by clicking on the cloud(s) below. ANNNNNNNDDDD when you do, you will see that it is 20% off!!! For the entire day (Thursday 1/2), you can purchase this product for 20% off, so take advantage!

Have a great day/rest of your vacation!