[Fact Families] Multiplication_Division

This is a game that I created for my own children to practice their multiplication and divison facts.

It's easy to prep, easy to use, and the cards have a self-checking component.

 

This game will help students understand the relationship between multiplication and division.

 

The full set is available over on Teacher's Notebook.

It's only $3.

You'll get the FULL set of facts 0-12.

I'm working on the addition_subtraction version.

Hopefully I'll have that for you on Thursday.

Stop back to see. . .

[candy hearts] fact families and number bonds

My little classity class has some severe allergies this year.

All tree nuts and coconut.

Celiac.

Strawberries.

Did you know that nearly every "holiday" treat either contains coconut oil or is processed in a facility that processes nuts/grains?  To keep my littles safe, I've had to be super vigilant about what comes into our classroom for snacks and treats.  Certainly not complaining, though, because my littles are pretty awesome, and keeping them safe is much more important than any cutesy I've done this every other year activity.  :)

This does present some challenges, though, because a lot of those I've done this every other year activities are pretty fun.  So. . .we adapt.

For this year, we'll use paper candy hearts to fill in a number bond and fact family (like our Fact Family Friends page).

Special thanks go to Nikki at MelonHeadz (again, I know, I'm addicted, lol) for these awesome graphics!

Whether you have allergy concerns in your classroom, a strict policy against treats, or just a desire to not increase the sugar to child ratio in your classroom, give this little activity a try.  Your kiddos might not even miss those chalky, slightly disgusting, candy hearts.

Image is linked to the PDF download.

I'd LOVE a comment if you take this.  Thanks and happy Tuesday!

[Fact Family Friends]

It all started with Pinterest.  ;)

And THIS activity from The First Grade Parade.

Some Most of my class is really struggling with the idea of Fact Families.

I know it's not life or death if they don't understand, but it sure does make addition and subtraction a heck of a lot easier!

So. . .I modified the activity to include a number bond, a part/part/whole graphic, and the entire fact family (addition AND subtraction).

We're also going to be working on detailed illustrations, so I added a box for an illustration of the student chosen that day.

Each day we'll choose a stick out of the can.

 The chosen student will fill in an individual recording page and the rest of us will complete the page together with the doc cam to save paper.  The added bonus is that I can bind these into a class book at the end of this activity set.

If I notice that the understanding still isn't there, I'll have each student complete a recording page each day.

This will take my class 22 days.

At that point, they'll either totally get it, or I'll resign myself to the knowledge that I tried.

Oh did I ever try.

The images are linked to the PDF download.

Really, a kind word if you download this would make my day.

Hope you're enjoying your Christmas Break!  I'm finally feeling better, but now my little girl has a stomach bug.  One day we'll all be well around here!



[My Fact Family]

Oh, my, cute!

My firsties made these for our hall display for parent teacher conferences.

Such a fun (low stress) way to introduce Fact Families!

They loved being creative with their display, and I loved that a few of my smarties even said, "Hey!  All 4 of these math facts use the same 3 numbers!"  :)

I've included the Common Core domain and clusters in the download.

We are encouraged to display the common core standards that correlate with the work we display in the hall, so I've included the Common Core domain and clusters in the download.

Please leave a comment if you access this file.

Thanks!