Description
These “Hit My Target” Talking Numbers conversations and prompts are a challenging way to integrate a variety of skills – subitizing, addition, and subtraction. The prompts increase in difficulty over the 3 weeks.
There are 30 prompts included in this resource that offer 3 weeks of powerful number conversations. These conversations and prompts are simple ways to build fluency within 20, as well as, allow students to explore how numbers can be composed and decomposed in many different ways.
Can be purchased in a discounted, year-long 2nd Grade Talking Numbers Bundle HERE.
Purchasing This Resource Gives You Access to…
- Yearlong Teaching Scope & Sequence
- Printable and Digital Options
- Teaching Guide & Question Stems
- Math Talk & Math Journals Anchor Chart
- Digital and Printable Recording Logs
- 30 Prompt Cards
- Week 1: Sums within 10
- Week 2: Sums within 20
- Week 3: Differences within 20
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











Renee E. –
I love doing number talks with my students. I love hearing all of their reasonings.
Danielle S. –
Students enjoyed interacting with the slides on their iPad.
Stacey M. –
Love this resource! Thank you so much!
Alissa K. –
Great resource! Thank you 🙂
Terry C. –
Thank you!
MissPractical F. –
Fantastic resource!
Kalisha Hoffman –
Thank you! My students love using these as a warm-up. Creates a lot of great discussions.
Lessons with Leslie –
A great addition to our number talk routine. Thanks!
casey L. –
worked well with number talks
Miss Butterbrickle –
Students enjoy these during Morning Meeting
Teaching With Tara –
I used this resource to build number sense with the student I tutor. It was a great, quick way to talk about our math thinking. Thank you!
Emma W. –
Thank you!
Sonia M. –
Such a fantastic starter in Maths lessons. Kids love the simplicity and has started a huge discussion of number talks in class
Stephanie C. –
These always provide great discussion during our math meet.. Thank you!
Emily C. –
I love all these! I use them for problem solving practice with small groups during distance learning intervention and they are wonderful! Thank you!
Jerron H –
Great for intervention! Students were engaged.