Description
Develop number sense with these 360 digital Kindergarten Number Talks! Enhance mental math skills and build number sense. Number sense is the ability to understand numbers and quantities, to use numbers flexibly, and to perform calculations mentally. These task cards ask students to explore subitizing, patterns, shapes, comparing numbers, and counting.
Purchasing this Growing Bundle Gives You Access to…
- Yearlong Teaching Scope & Sequence
- Printable and Digital Options
- Math Talk & Math Journals Anchor Chart
- 350+ Prompt Cards
Quarter 1:
- Where is It?
- Quick Images
- Pick a Side
Quarter 2:
- All About Me
- Gone Missing
- Where Do I Belong?
Quarter 3:
- Odd Thing Out
- Hit the Target
- What Am I?
Quarter 4:
- Parts of a Whole
- Number Squares
- Who is Right?
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 à Print à Lay Out à Pages Per Sheet à 2 or 4 à 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.
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Hayley J. –
I love using the number talks in the classroom but I am very disappointed in resource. Not all of the documents are included in the file and when asked for help the seller has not updated or helped. Some materials are blank or missing.
Catherine –
Hello! I am working on the missing folder issue. If you click on the file named BONUS, I have created a clickable link to all the files. So sorry for the confusion and frustration.
Sarah Zeig –
These number talks were so easy to save to my computer and pull up for a quick access. The kids really dove deeper into math vocabulary with these talks this year. We used them as a warm-up some days and even when we had an extra minute or two on some days for extra practice. Great way to get the kids talking about math.
Lori Hovell –
Great resource to get kids talking about Math. Our school wide strategy for math discourse is number talks.
Katelyn S. –
This is a fun and engaging resource to start math time with.
Morgan Elliott –
This is perfect for my Kindergarten class! Thanks for a great resource!
Rachel A. –
PERFECT way to engage everyone to start our math lessons each day!! Thank You!!
Tracy LeGrand –
Kindergarten classes found this resource helpful for teaching mental math.
Yvette K. –
Was disappointed to see that some of the prompts displayed on the preview was not included. We were looking forward to the slides about object positions but did not appear on the download. Also, when I downloaded this resource, there was a duplicate file of the odd thing out. None of the zip files correlate to the file name after you open the file. For example, if you open up 4- Representing Numbers, 8- Hit the Target appears. I hope this creator can fix this soon.
Catherine –
Hello! I am working on the missing folder issue. If you click on the file named BONUS, I have created a clickable link to all the files. So sorry for the confusion and frustration.
Naba K. –
Purchasing resources through this creator has been very frustrating. This is now the second resource I have purchased where I had to do so much prep work as all of the files were labeled incorrectly and placed in the wrong file. This resource contained some duplicates of files making it appear as if it was complete, however, this resource is not completed as stated in the description box.
Second By the Sea –
I love number talks but was disappointed that all of the ones that are supposed to be listed are not included. I also reached out about this and was not responded to. Love this resource but it does not have everything that I paid for!
Small Wonders Play Co –
Exactly what I was looking for to use for math talks with my class. Thank you for saving me time!!
AppleGreen D. –
I love Catherine’s resources. When I unexpectedly found myself returning to the classroom at the kindergarten level, this was a perfect resource!
Teach Dance Dream –
Thank you for this engaging resource!
Kim G. –
Great resource!
Toni H. –
A great resource to my curriculum! I am enjoying looking through the materials and finding ways to implement the topics!
WonderBright Education –
Amazing Resource!