Daily FREE

Math
Journals
kindergarten

By Deedee Wills
Daily math journals can be a great way to reinforce and review math concepts
in a creative way.

1. Each child should have a Math Journal. I use composition books and glue the
label to the front of the cover. My students store their journal in their desk.
2. Print the journal prompt for your students
3. I read the prompt to the kiddos several times (or as often as needed). While
I am reading, I begin to cut the prompt out.
4. The students glue the prompt to the top of their page then illustrate to show
that particular prompt.
5. When they are finished I simply walk around the room and put a smiley face
on their paper (smelly markers are VERY motivating).
6. Because their entries are sequential, it is a wonderful way to show progress
and they are fun to show parents during conferences.

HINT: You may need to provide explicit instruction on how to turn to the NEXT
blank page. Students will tend to want to open their journal to a random page in
the middle of their journal. Please take a little extra time during the first 3-4
weeks to reinforce this skill… It will be worth it in the end.

NOTE: Because math curriculum and pacing is different in each classroom,

these journal prompts are not intended to be taught sequentially (in the order I
placed them). Pick and chose the prompts that fit your curriculum. Do not feel
you need to use them all each month. I like to use the prompts in a spiral
fashion, so I am constantly reviewing and revisiting various math concepts.

If you feel this is a routine you would like to continue in your classroom, please
check back for more monthly themed math journals prompts.

Thank you!
Deedee Wills
deedee@mrswillskindergarten.com
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BUT it is important!

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Getting Started Prompts
In this free download, I
have included 5 “getting
started prompts.” These
will help you introduce
math journals to your
class.

Going Further
I have also included a
few samples of what you
can expect in the rest of
the units. Aug/Sept start
out simpler. The students
will go further with their
number practice as the
months continue on.
(Getting Started Prompts)

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

I see 1 book in my backpack. I see 1 book in my backpack.

(Getting Started Prompts)

There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my

desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
There are 2 pencils in my There are 2 pencils in my
desk. desk.
(Getting Started Prompts)

I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my

lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
I have 3 carrots in my I have 3 carrots in my
lunchbox. lunchbox.
(Getting Started Prompts)

I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my

school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
I have 4 new friends at my I have 4 new friends at my
school. school.
(Getting Started Prompts)

I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my

classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
I see 5 letters in my I see 5 letters in my
classroom. classroom.
(Students will count forward showing the next 3 consecutive numbers.) K.CC.A.2

I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then I saw 3 crayons in my crayon box. Then
I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to I found 3 more on my desk.. Count on to
show how many crayons I saw in all. show how many crayons I saw in all.
 K.OA.A.2

I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
pencils How many pencils do I have pencils How many pencils do I have
in all? in all?
I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue I have 2 green pencils and 3 blue
 K.OA.A.2

I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of

them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of I found 5 balls on the playground. 2 of
them were red and the rest were yellow them were red and the rest were yellow
How many yellow balls did I find? How many yellow balls did I find?
 K.OA.A.2

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?

I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2 I had 5 grapes for my snack. I ate 2
of them. How many did I have left? of them. How many did I have left?
 K.OA.A.3

Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red Draw 4 crayons. Some of them are red
and some are blue. Now draw another and some are blue. Now draw another
way to show 4 crayons with red and blue. way to show 4 crayons with red and blue.
 These are modified for the beginning of the year. These prompts will show combinations to 5. K.OA.A.4

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?

I need 5 stars for my craft. I already I need 5 stars for my craft. I already
have 2. How many more do I need? have 2. How many more do I need?
 K.G.A.1 & K.G.A.2

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

Draw a circle above a pencil. Draw a circle above a pencil.

 K.MD.A.2

I can make an AB pattern with I can make an AB pattern with

small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

I can make an AB pattern with I can make an AB pattern with

small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

I can make an AB pattern with I can make an AB pattern with

small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

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small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

I can make an AB pattern with I can make an AB pattern with

small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

I can make an AB pattern with I can make an AB pattern with

small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

I can make an AB pattern with I can make an AB pattern with

small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

I can make an AB pattern with I can make an AB pattern with

small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

I can make an AB pattern with I can make an AB pattern with

small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

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small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

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small and large erasers. small and large erasers.

I can make an AB pattern with I can make an AB pattern with

small and large erasers. small and large erasers.