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Making Ten to Add & Subtract: A Live Workshop for K–2 Teachers
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These "Solve My Shape" number conversations and prompts are are challenging way to integrate a variety of skills – algebraic thinking, addition, subtraction, finding missing addends/subtrahends. There are 35 prompt cards included in this resource that offer 3 weeks of powerful number conversations.
These “Solve My Shape” number conversations and prompts are are challenging way to integrate a variety of skills – algebraic thinking, addition, subtraction, finding missing addends/subtrahends.
There are 35 prompt cards included in this resource that offer 3 weeks of powerful number conversations. The tasks increase in difficulty over the three weeks.
Can be purchased in a discounted, year-long 2nd Grade Talking Numbers Bundle HERE.
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This is a digital file. May I print it?
While intended to be a digital resource, it can also be printed. To do so, go to File > Print > Lay Out > Pages Per Sheet > 2 or 4 > Print. 2 to a page prints with awkward margins but are easier to read and write directly on. 4 to a page prints in perfect task-card form (the size of post cards).
How Do I Use These for a Whole-Class Number Talk?
Using Google Slides you are able to display these prompts. If you download the Page Marker Google Chrome extension, you can write directly on the slides (no log-in required) in different colors. Using an Interactive Whiteboard, you can use the markers or your finger to write on top of these images/slides. If using a touch-screen Chromebook or iPad, you can use a stylus to record students’ thinking. Should you want to rock a low-technology option, display the prompt on a screen and record student thinking on anchor chart paper, a white board, or an easel.
Can I share this with students?
Yes! On a password-protected site or platform, you are welcome to share this digital file with students and families. That might look like a Google Classroom, a password-protected website, a password-protected Flip Grid, See Saw, etc. Due to copyright, the digital file may not be placed on a class website that is accessible to the general public. Have questions? Ask a Q&A on Teachers Pay Teachers, and I’m happy to answer!
With what programs is this compatible?
This digital file is able to work with GoogleTM Slides, Google Drive, SeeSaw. Microsoft OneDriveTM, or Pic Collage. Note – In SeeSaw, the interactive pieces do not work. Then students may submit their thinking digitally. For instructions on how to use this resource with Microsoft OneDriveTM and SeeSaw visit bit.ly/digitalinstructions
Can I share just one or a few prompts at a time?
After you make a copy of this digital file and add it to your Google Drive, you are free to manipulate the slides. You can add/delete/or move around the pages to meet the needs of your students. Only want to share one prompt? Perfect. Delete the other slides and share the file via Google Classroom for your students. Then, when you want the rest of the tasks, you can come back to this link and reopen the original file.
Happy Teaching,
Catherine – The Brown Bag Teacher
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Join me for a hands-on workshop exploring what to model, which questions to ask, and how to respond when students get stuck using ten to add and subtract.
Includes a printable Teacher Toolkit, ready-to-use Number Talks, and the workshop recording.
Renee E. –
I love doing number talks with my students. I love hearing all of their reasonings.
Alyssa Barrios –
My students love doing these as math warmups. We get to talk about a lot of cool strategies for solving.
Renee H. –
I love the critical thinking that these puzzles require my students to do! This product is great because there are different levels of difficulty making differentiation a breeze!
Antonia L. –
My students enjoy these number talks. My class starts math class with these number talk slides. It is a very good product to use with second grade students.
H S. –
It introduces algebraic concepts in a fun and engaging way, helping my students build a solid foundation in math.
Nicole Johnsen –
This was an excellent resource to use for differentiated number talks during small groups.
Hayley M. –
Excellent tool to use. I will use it later on in the year probably. Thanks 🙂
Ashley N. –
Great resource!
stephanie K. –
I used this resource during remote learning. A very good resource to engage students in a ‘Number Talk”.
casey L. –
used it as a number talk introduction
very engaging
kelly M. –
Awesome for number talks! Challenging, but not too challenging!
MissPractical F. –
Fantastic resource! Thank you!
Dawn L. –
great resource
Maestra Cafe Teaches –
I used this with my third graders to review concepts from second grade since we left school in March. It also allowed more students to access the content and critical thinking piece because it was geared towards a lower grade. I use this in my live meets as a math warm up and the kids love it.
Lisa St Louis –
Thank you for sharing. Makes it easy for the kids to use
Niki’s Teaching Tools –
Loved this resource as well as all of the first grade math talks!