Math challenge 1st grade

Higher order thinking math tasks and activities for first grade. Students challenge themselves with these fun tasks that get them thinking about math.

When math is hands-on, I have found that students will engage, no matter how difficult a math concept may initially seem. I have seen this over and over during my years in the primary classroom. Building math fluency, as well as student confidence in math, is critical in the early elementary years. In order to […]

Has your little math whiz mastered the hundreds chart? Give him a fun challenge with these fill-in-the blank pieces of the chart.

Hi, Teaching Friends! 120 is the new 100, right? 😉 It’s about more than just the ability to count rotely, of course. Working with three digit numbers requires a whole different understanding of how numbers work. Work on understanding more about numbers with this sample of 12 multi-step riddle cards for numbers between one and ... Read More about Riddles for the 120 Chart

Make math fun and engaging for you first and 2nd grade students with this FREE math mystery! These math challenge activities are the perfect activity to practice math skills! As they solve each clue, they'll get one step closer to solving the mystery of The Mail Mix-Up. They'll use math skills including place value, word problems, money, and more! Get this FREE math mystery here!

Subitizing, being able to quickly identify the amount of objects in a group, is a very important skill for early learners.

This addition and subtraction escape room will be a great way to help students master basic facts. Using addition games and first grade subtraction activities are a must to keep students engaged and motivated. What better way to motivate students to learn than by using whole group math games for first grade. This blog post has a free fall themed addition and subtraction escape game plus STEM challenge.

Math games are always a class favorite! They're great for centers, homework practice, and small groups. This set of games includes five monkey-themed math games that your kids will love! They might even go bananas for it (tehehe)! Doubles, place value, addition, and more. Each game comes in color and black & white. You can grab them HERE. I hope your kids love them!

Students will love these no prep dice games!