Functional math activities

High interest and functional money math activities that are leveled to meet the needs of a mixed-ability classroom. Just what you need for math centers or stations that stay fresh each time you use them… because what kid doesn’t love fast food restaurants?!?

Believe it or not, opportunities for teaching and learning functional math skills are everywhere! Here are some you might be missing!

FREEZE is the math movement game of every elementary teacher’s dreams! It combines academics, social skills, movement, AND fun into one amazing activity.

Our homes are full of math. Use these everyday life skills that teach math to make a math-rich environment for your children without an expensive or complicated curriculum. Everyday life activities that teach math skills When it comes to teaching math at home we don’t always need to turn to an expensive curriculum […]

Activities to Practice Counting Coins 5 comments Freebies, math, math games, Money Money is one of my favorite math topics. Maybe it's because it lends itself so easily to hands-on learning. In second grade, most of the money activities we do are centered around counting combinations of coins. Rather than spend a few weeks covering this skill and then moving on, I make a point of revisiting it as often as I possibly can throughout the school year. Here are a few of my go to activities. Be…

Learn how to implement an effective rotations and math centers system in a self-contained classroom. This guide offers tips for organizing activities by IEP goals, current lessons, and review skills, plus practical strategies for prepping, managing, and streamlining math instruction.

Resources on TPT and Boom cards for teaching counting to non-verbal students

Here are 10 different ways to integrate counting practice thoughout the school day with life skills, motor, reading, social skills and cooking.

Everything you need to set up morning work binders in your special education classroom. Includes templates to customize for your classroom.