Description
These “What Number Am I” Riddles a challenging way to integrate a variety of skills – place value, numbers within 1000, and comparing numbers. These prompts increase in difficulty over the 3 weeks.
There are 45 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.
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
- 45 Prompt Cards
Weekly Focus:
- Week 1: Skip Count by 2s, 5s, 10s to add within 1000
- Week 2: Fluently Add and Subtract within 100
- Week 3: Add and Subtract within 1000
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











Ms. Asuncion’s Wonder Seekers –
Great resource to supplement our math curriculum. The kids found the puzzles engaging and fun.
Alyssa Barrios –
Loved using this a a math warmup
It’s a great tool to use for transitioning into math work.
Crystal W. –
These were fun to work through. Quite a few task cards.
Stephanie Sutherland- The Simple Classroom –
Beyond impressed with this product and the way it made my students reason with numbers. I have used these as number talks intermittently, and they always lead to great math discussions!
Amanda Gainous –
Great Resource!
Christina C. –
The kids love doing Number Talks each morning and always call me out on not doing it if we have to skip it or reschedule it for some reason.