The supplies are simple – a cutting board, a smooth knife (if you use a serrated one, you’ll have blue noodle-foam everywhere), and a pool noodle.
I cut the pool noodle into 1-2 inch segments. You could pre-meausre the holders, but I just eye-balled it.
Then, after you’ve cut your holders, you need to cut the slit in each holder. I cut all around the circle down about 3/4 inch. It’s enough so cards can fit, but not so much that the noodle will fall apart. I cut a 360-degree slit so students don’t have to worry about holding the correct side of the card holder.
Before using the card holders, you will need to teach students how to fan cards. I always teach them to put one card in and place the rest of the cards on top. Then, swipe.
With 1 pool noodle I was able to make 50 card holders. Enough for my classroom, as well as, one of my teaching teammates. Typically I would only need a small-group set for centers, but at the beginning of the year, we do practice card games in partners as a whole class.
Well friends, there you go! This is a simple, inexpensive ($1), and quick (less than 30 minutes) way to make card-games more manageable for little hands.
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Love this, thanks for sharing!
I love this! What a great idea, especially for the little friends!
Amanda
Well that's simple, easy, and BRILLIANT thank you 🙂
I love this idea. Your pictures are always so clear and pretty. Could you tell me what kind of camera you use? So good to get back in touch with you after our Nashville meet-up. Would love to meet up again. Kristy from Teaching Times 2
This is awesome! Inexpensive and easy….that's makes it a big winner!! Thank you! lindaslearningloot
Genius! I'm going to make these tomorrow! Thank you so much for sharing!
What a great idea! I think I am going to make some of these when I watch my young nieces next week. Thank you!
Mary
Fit to be Fourth
Wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing
Where did you get the math cards? Love the ten frames on the card!!!
This would be great for senior citizen centers!
Did you make the ten frame game cards on the pool noodle?
Hello! Yes, you can check out the game here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Centers-1st-Grade-26-Centers-Labels-and-Visual-Directions-1668540
A great idea. Thanks for sharing.