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Deirdre Smith writes/owns JDaniel4’s Mom. After twenty years as a elementary school and technology resource teacher in Northern Virginia, she became a stay at home mom in upstate South Carolina. Her blog features ways she and her 5 year old are exploring learning, crafting, creating healthy meals and living life to its fullest. Deirdre can also be found on twitter as @jdaniel4smom and on her blog's FB page. You can also check her out on Google+.

Grouchy Ladybug Tens Frame Adding File Folder Game

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This Tens Frame Adding File Folder Game includes everything you need for the activity except the dice, a file folder, and game tokens. (Below you will find a list of game token ideas.

This tens frame adding game has a grouchy ladybug theme. While it was designed to be placed in a file folder, it can be used a just a printable mat. This is the third of five ladybug themed file folder games. Please take a moment to explore the other activities in this series. They will be easy to use. Each set includes everything you need for the activity except the dice, a file folder, and game tokens. (Below you will find a list of game token ideas.)

Token Ideas

  • Buttons
  • Bottle Caps
  • Small Lids
  • Small Pebbles
  • Beads
  • Old Game Pieces from Other Games
  • Poker Chips

Downloading the Tens Frame Adding File Folder Game

First, you will need to download the set.

Grouchy Ladybug Tens Frame Adding File Folder GameDownload

Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The algorithm page is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

Third, you must go to your download file and open the page.  You may be asked if you want the file to open right after you download it. You won’t have to hunt for it in your download file if you are.

Putting the Game Together

  • While file folder games tend to last longer when the gameboard is glued to the inside of the folder, you could glue it to the outside.
  • The gameboards will also last longer if they are laminated. The gameboards can be laminated attached to the folder or on their own. It is really up to you.
  • Library pockets can be attached inside or outside the file folder to hold the game cards. The game cards can also be placed in an envelope glued to the folder.

Building Background

If your children don’t know a lot about counting, you may want to read a book or do an activity that features counting before you start the game.

The links below are affiliate links.

Ten Black Dots introduces children count up using objects. The simple illustration are easy for children to count.

One Wider River to Cross is a beautiful counting book based on Noah’s Ark. The rhyming text is amazing and fun to read.

How to Play the Tens Frame Adding File Folder Game

  • Children will place a marker (button, bottle cap, bread tag, etc.) on the word Start.
  • Then they will take turns rolling a single die.
  • After they roll the will move forward that number of spaces. If they space says card, they will pick up a card.
  • All the cards display a tens frame. Children will say how many dots or squares a filled on the frame. Then they will need to say how many more dots need to be added to equal ten. Finally, they will need to say the number sentence or equation their card represents.
  • The child who reaches the word End first wins the game.

More Tens Frame Activities

Halloween Tens Frame Printables

Fall-Themed Free Ten Frame Addition Worksheets - This set of ten frame worksheets focuses on adding to ten.

Fall Tree Themed Ten Frame Addition Worksheets

The Grouchy Ladybug Tells Time File Folder Game

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This tells time file folder game has a Grouchy Ladybug theme. The focus on this file folder game is telling time to the hour and half hour. However, using just the hour or half hour cards would be fine. It will be up to you to decide what times you want your children to work on.

If setting the hands on a clock helps your children tell time, you can print out the ladybug clock below. It is part of a set of Telling Time Worksheets with Ladybug.

Getting the Grouchy Ladybug Tells Time File Folder Game

First, you will need to download the set.

The Grouchy Ladybug Tells Time File Folder GameDownload

Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The algorithm page is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

Third, you must go to your download file and open the page.  You may be asked if you want the file to open right after you download it. You won’t have to hunt for it in your download file if you are.

Getting the Game Ready to Play

Making the Game Boards Reusable

If you plan on using the game boards over and over again, you may want to laminate them. The boards themselves could be laminated or the boards glued to a folder.

Below I have suggested products that you may want to use to cover them.

The links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. My Amazon Picks

Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam…$54.68$128.93 (11154)

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count-P…$15.98$24.68 (63556)

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200- Count-…$27.99$42.99 (23612)

Hammermill Printer Paper, Great White 100% Recy…$17.00 (4917)

Selecting Game Tokens

Any of the following objects would make a fun game token. Most of them are probably in your junk drawer or craft space.

  • Small Erasers
  • Paper Clips
  • Buttons
  • Bottle Caps
  • Small Pebbles

How to Play the Grouchy Ladybug Tells Time File Folder Game

  • Children will place a marker (button, bottle cap, bread tag, etc.) on the word Start.
  • Then they will take turns rolling a single die.
  • After they roll the will move forward that number of spaces.
  • When they land has the word card on it, pick up a ladybug time card. If they get the time correct, they will move forward one space. If the answer is wrong, they will stay on the card space.
  • The child who reaches the word End first wins the game.

Building Background

Before playing the game, you may want to read a book about telling time to your children. Below you will find some of my favorites.

The links below are affiliate links.

The book The Grouchy Ladybug inspired this telling time activity. It is a fun way to explore time telling.

The Completed Hickory Dickory Dock follows the mouse all through the day. It doesn’t just focus on climbing up the clock.

This fun book follows a monkey who follows a minute up a tree. It explores time and how it passes.

More Time Activities

Editable Telling Time from Sunrise to Sunset STEM Worksheets

Telling Time from Sunrise to Sunset

What Time is it Mr. Hermit Crab Telling Time Worksheets- This set of four telling time worksheets could be explored after reading the book A House for a Hermit Crab

What Time is it Mr. Hermit Crab? Worksheets

Grouchy Ladybug Number Recognition File Folder Game

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The Grouchy Ladybug Number Recognition File Folder Game features ladybug-themed number array cards. When your children land on a space on the game board that says card, they will get to pick up a number recognition card with a ladybug grouping or array.

The links below are affiliate links.

The printable set includes everything you need for the activity except the dice, a file folder, and game tokens. (Below you will find a list of game token ideas.

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  • Poker Chips

    • Getting the Grouchy Ladybug Number Recognition File Folder Game ReadyDownloading the Set

    First, you will need to download the set.

    Grouchy Ladybug Number Recognition File Folder GameDownload

    Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The algorithm page is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

    Third, you must go to your download file and open the page.  You may be asked if you want the file to open right after you download it. You won’t have to hunt for it in your download file if you are.

    Putting the Game Together

    • While file folder games tend to last longer when the gameboard is glued to the inside of the folder, you could glue it to the outside.
    • The gameboards will also last longer if they are laminated. The gameboards can be laminated attached to the folder or on their own. It is really up to you.
    • Library pockets can be attached inside or outside the file folder to hold the game cards. The game cards can also be placed in an envelope glued to the folder.

    Building Background

    If your children don’t know a lot about ladybugs, you may want to read a book or do an activity that features them before you start this game.

    The links below are affiliate links.

    It’s a Good Thing There Are Ladybugs is a non-fiction beginning reader that shares why ladybugs are important.

    The book Are You a Ladybug? explores a ladybug’s lifecycle from the ladybug’s point of view.

    The Very Lazy Ladybug is filled with repetitive rhymes your children will want to repeat.

    How to Play the Game

    • First, the game cards will need to be placed upside down on the red square.
    • Second, the players will need to select a game piece or token.
    • Third, the players will need to roll the die to see who will go first.
    • Fourth, the player going first will reroll the die and move forward that many spaces.
    • Fifth, if they land on a space that displays the word card they will pick up a card. If it is a card with ladybugs on it, they will tell you how many bugs are on the card. If it is a card with a number on it, they will show several objects that equal that number. Then they will put the card in the used stack.
    • Finally, the next player or players will go.

    The steps will be repeated until the game is over.

    June STEAM Calendar of Activities 2023

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    June STEAM Calendar of Activities features challenges that celebrate June holidays and so much more. They can be explored on the final days of school or in the opening days of summer vacation. Either way your children will enjoy them.


    Flip a Coin Day – June 1st

    I Love My Dentist Day- June 2nd

    National Egg Day -June 3rd

    National Hug Your Cat Day – June 4th

    World Environment Day – June 5th

    National Yo-Yo Day – June 6th

    National Chocolate Ice Cream Day – June 7th

    World Oceans Day – June 8th

    Donald Duck Day – June 9th

    Ballpoint Pen Day – June 10th

    National Make Life Beautiful Day -June 11th

    National Red Rose Day – June 12th

    Flag Day- June 14th

    Megalodon Day -June 15th

    Flip Flop Day- June 17th

    Go Fishing Day- June 18th

    Father’s Day- June 19th

    American Eagle Day- June 20th

    Seashell Day – June 21st

    World Rainforest Day -June 22nd

    International Women in Engineering Day -June 23rd

    Swim for a Lap Day- June 24th

    Catfish Day- June 25th

    Pudding Day -June 26th

    National Sunglasses Day – June 27th

    National Paul Bunyan Day- June 28th

    Camera Day- June 29th

    Meteor Watch Day- June 30th

    Downloading the June Holidays 2023 STEAM Calendar

    The calendar is a PDF. Once you have downloaded, the set you will need to open it with a PDF reader like Acrobat Reader.

    June STEAM 2023 Calendar Download

    Exploring the Activity Calendar

    You will be able to access the directions needed to explore each activity when you click on each of the June hyperlinks. After you get to each activity’s blog post, you will find a supply list and step-by-step activity directions.

    Many of the activities offer free worksheets or recording sheets. You can use what they have for you to download or create your own versions of the activities if you like. The idea is to inspire you to explore STEAM activities with your children. You know what they can handle and how they like to explore concepts and activities.

    A variety of different types of STEAM activities have been included on the calendar. You may find that some are more appropriate for older children while others are great for children of all ages. I think that some of them could be done with a partner or parent. However, some of you may have children that want to complete them on their own.

    Books Based on the June Holidays

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    My Dad

    How to Code a Sandcastle

    More June Activities

    Find, Count and Create a Bar Graph Activity Printables

    Find, Count, and Create Bar Graphs with Ocean Creatures

    Ocean Life LEGO Building Ideas


    Ladybug Math File Folder Games

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    Ladybug Math File Folder Games feature two things teachers and parents helping children learn to love. First, they are portable. Children can work on them anywhere they need to. Second, the game pieces and dice are things you already have available to you. There isn’t anything except maybe a file folder you will have to buy if you don’t have them available.

    Over five days a different file folder game will be shared on this blog. Links to each of the ladybug math file folder games will be shared on this post. 3 Dinosaurs will also be sharing ladybug activities. The posts from 3 Dinosaurs will be added each day below the activity post link from this blog.

    Ladybug Math File Folder Games

    The links learning sets for each day will be placed under the day it is shared. First, the set from JDaniel4’s Mom will be listed. The second set for the day will come from 3 Dinosaurs.

    Monday

    Grouchy Ladybug Number Recognition File Folder Game

    Free Ladybug Number Word Counting Book- 3 Dinosaurs

    Tuesday

    The Grouchy Ladybug Tells Time File Folder Game- JDaniel4’s Mom

    Free Ladybyg Fine Motor Mat Printables – 3 Dinosaurs

    Wednesday

    Grouchy Ladybug Tens Fame Adding File Folder Game- JDaniel4’s Mom

    Free Ladybug Shape Tracing Printables- 3 Dinosaurs

    Thursday

    Ladybug Math Facts- Addition File Folder Game- JDaniel4’s Mom

    Friday

    Ladybug Math Facts-Subtraction File Folder Game- JDaniel4’s Mom

    Downloading and Preparing the File Folder Games

    The Ladybug Math File Folder Games are PDFs. Once you have downloaded, the set you will need to open it with a PDF reader like Acrobat Reader.

    After printing out each game on a color printer, you will need to glue it into a file folder.

    Gathering the Key Pieces

    While you have to have dice to play the games, the choices of what game pieces to use will be up to you. Below you will find suggestions of things you could use. Really almost any object could be used for the game. Every child doesn’t even have to select the same type of game piece.

    Game Piece Ideas

    • Buttons
    • Bottle Caps
    • Small Lids
    • Small Pebbles
    • Beads
    • Old Game Pieces from Other Games
    • Poker Chips

    More Insect Related Activities

    After exploring the new activity set, please take a moment to look at some of the sets previously shared. These sets focus on math concepts too.

    Bug and Insect Printables and Activities

    Alphabet Match Game with a Spider Theme

    Spider Alphabet Match Game

    Debugging Algorithm Pages

    Butterfly Tangram Mats

    I Spy Bee Feelings Pages

    Building a Paper Plate Greenhouse with an Algorithm

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    Building a paper plate greenhouse is always fun with kids. I shared the steps on how to make one several years ago. It is so much fun to watch a seed start to grow. Being able to view the roots, stems, and leaves that appear is fascinating.

    Benefits of this Version of the Paper Plate Greenhouse

    • This version of the activity features a paper house attached to a paper plate. Drawing a piece of paper will be so much easier for some children than on a paper plate.
    • The paper plate will also support the plastic bag, seed, and paper towel. While they are not heavy, they benefit from the sturdiness created by the plate when you hang them in a window.
    • Children will be able to see directions illustrated with easy-to-follow pictures
    • The Building a Paper Plate Greenhouse page introduces children to coding.
    • Children can check on each step when they complete it on coding blocks.

    Getting the Building a Paper Plate Greenhouse Algorithm Pages

    First, you will need to download the set.

    Building a Paper Plate Greenhouse Algorithm PagesDownload

    Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The algorithm page is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

    Third, you must go to your download file and open the page.  You may be asked if you want the file to open right after you download it. You won’t have to hunt for it in your download file if you are.

    Building Background

    If your children don’t know a lot about spring flowers or flowers in general, you may want to read a book or do an activity that features them before you start these pages.

    The links below are affiliate links.

    This fun STEAM building kit invites children to create and build a garden of spring flowers.

    Oh, Say Can You Seed?: All About Flowering Plants is a wonderful Cat in the Hat book that teaches children about the parts of plants and how they grow.

    What fun it would be to plant a planter and then grow flowers in it!

    The Garden Classroom: Hands-On Activities in Math, Science, Literacy, and Art does a wonderful job of tying learning into growing.



    Garden Themed STEM Challenge Building Cards

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    It will be fun to select one of these garden themed STEM challenge cards to build. Kids build with LEGO bricks, blocks, or found objects. However, using leaves, small twigs, and pebbles to build garden objects would be really fun. Whatever you decide to make, these will be fun challenges to explore.

    The set includes versions of the cards that are B/W and colored. You can decide which set you want to use. The B/W version will be cheaper for you to print. However, the colored set may be more fun to look at.

    Garden Themed STEM Challenge Building Cards Ready to Use

    Downloading the Cards

    First, you will need to download the set.

    Garden Themed STEM Challenge CardsDownload

    Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The algorithm page is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

    Third, you will need to go to your download file and open the page.  You may be asked if you want the file to open right after you download it. You won’t have to hunt for it in your download file if you are.

    Laminating the Garden Themed STEM Building Challenge Cards

    You can have your children work on the cards uncovered if you like. However, if you laminate the mats you can use them over and over again. Below you will find links for a laminator I recommend. There are also links for laminator pouches and a laminator.

    The links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. My Amazon Picks

    Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam…$55.99$128.93 (11009)

    Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200- Count-…$27.99$42.99 (22799)

    Exploring the Garden Themed STEM Challenge Building Cards Challenge

    The ideas below are just that ideas. You may come up with new and different ways to use them.

    Hint:
    Before you have your children start exploring the challenge cards, you will want to go over the words on the cards.

    Maker’s Space or Building Center

    The cards can be placed along with building materials for children to explore. Children can work on building outer space objects at any size or height they want to.

    Small Group or Partner Work

    It is fun to see how different children complete the same challenge. You can select the material and card you want them to explore. Then you can have them each build what they think the object should look like. While some children may want to make their objects just like the neighbors, others will strike out on their own. It will be fun to have them discuss the object they are building.

    Possible Building Materials

    Links below are affiliate links.

    More Challenge Card Activities

    Polar Animal Shape Challenge Cards

    Snowman Cup Stacking Challenge Cards

    Drawing a Flower Based on an Algorithm Page

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    While the Draw a Flower Based on an Algorithm page displays pictures for each of the steps, children could draw whatever flower they like. Yes, there will be children who want to draw the flower to match the steps. However, there will be some that don’t want their flower parts to look like the algorithm. It will be up to you to decide how rigid or loose you want to be with the drawing.

    Getting the Draw a Flower Based on an Algorithm Pages

    First, you will need to download the set.

    Draw a Flower Based on an Algorithm PagesDownload

    Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The algorithm page is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

    Third, you must go to your download file and open the page.  You may be asked if you want the file to open right after you download it. You won’t have to hunt for it in your download file if you are.

    Building Background

    If your children don’t know a lot about gardening, you may want to read a book or do an activity that features them before you start these pages.

    The links below are affiliate links.

    This fun STEAM building kit invites children to create and build a garden of spring flowers.

    Oh, Say Can You Seed?: All About Flowering Plants is a wonderful Cat in the Hat book that teaches children about the parts of plants and how they grow.

    What fun it would be to plant a planter and then grow flowers in it!

    The Garden Classroom: Hands-On Activities in Math, Science, Literacy, and Art does a wonderful job of tying learning into growing.

    Understanding the Directions on the Draw a Flower Based on an Algorithm

    If you are having a non-reader work on the pages, you may want to help them highlight the word or picture they need to create for each step.

    More Algorithm Code and Color Pages

    Apple Life Cycle Mandala

    Decorating an Umbrella Based on an Algorithm

    Coloring One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Algorithm Page

    One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Algorithm Page

    Seed Packet Shape Building Mats

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    This seed packet shape mat building set was created to be part of a gardening unit. Please take a moment to check on the other activities in the Garden Week series. There are also several other shape building mats available. Some of them are shared at the end of this post.

    Getting the Seed Packet Shape Building Mats

    This set is a PDF.   When you download it, you will need to open it with a PDF reader. Acrobat Reader is a popular reader that you can download to use. You probably have it on your computer already.

    Seed Packet Shape Building MatsDownload

    Great Manipulatives To Use With the Set

    • Buttons
    • Unifix Cubes
    • Glass Pebbles
    • Counting Bears
    • Craft Sticks
    • Beans
    • Plastic Soda Caps
    • Wooden Cubes
    • Q-Tips
    • Bread Tags

    Getting Ready to Use the Seed Packet Shape Building Mats

    If you plan on using the mats over and over again, you will want to laminate or place them in a plastic sleeve. Below you will find some wonderful lamination tools.

    The links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.My Amazon Picks

    Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically…$52.99$130.99 (11545)

    Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil,…$15.98$30.79 (66885)

    Hammermill Printer Paper, Great White 100% Recycled Paper, 8.5 x 11 – 1 …$23.00 (4932)AllAds by Amazon

    Exploring the Shapes Mats

    There are a number of ways to explore the set of mats.

    • They can be used in a center or with a whole group.
    • Next, they can be used in a free exploration or to do non-standard measurements.
    • The mats can be filled with objects that are that shape or be taken a shape scavenger hunt.
    • Finally, can fill the shape or cover the outline.

    More Shape Mats

    Exploring Shapes on Bee Shape Mats

    STEM Challenge- Build an Earth Shape

    Farm STEM Challenge- Building Shape Fences

    Rabbit and Carrot Counting Algorithm Boards

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    Whether your children explore this set of rabbit and carrot counting algorithm boards during gardening week, Easter or any time of year they will have fun sequencing numbers of objects. Children will connect the carrot or groups of carrots in number order. First, they will connect the Start box to the box with one carrot. Then they will continue connecting the carrots in number order. Finally, they will connect the box with ten carrots to the End box.

    Sequencing and following steps in order is important. Children learn that directions work and sequences are complete when they are done in order. Creating computer code requires order to. Before using text or coding blocks to create an algorithm, they need to practice sequencing. This set of rabbit and carrot counting boards provides that opportunity.

    Getting the Rabbit and Carrot Counting Game Boards Pages

    First, you will need to download the set.

    Rabbit and Carrot Counting Game BoardsDownload

    Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The algorithm page is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

    Third, you must go to your download file and open the page.  You may be asked if you want the file to open right after you download it. You won’t have to hunt for it in your download file if you are.

    Getting Ready to Use the Rabbit and Carrot Counting Algorithm Game Boards

    Making the Game Boards Reusable

    If you plan on using the game boards over and over again, you may want to laminate them. Below I have suggested products that you may want to use to cover them.

    The links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. My Amazon Picks

    Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam…$54.68$128.93 (11154)

    Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count-P…$15.98$24.68 (63556)

    Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200- Count-…$27.99$42.99 (23612)

    Hammermill Printer Paper, Great White 100% Recy…$17.00 (4917)AllAds by Amazon

    Exploring the Rabbit and Carrot Counting Game Boards

    You will find that pages can only be completed one way. Once your children start connecting the numbers, they will probably pick up on the number sequence.

    Here is how you could introduce your children to the game boards.

    • First, you can work through a part of a game board with your children. It will help them understand how to place the arrows in the boxes. Remember that the arrows they draw or the printed arrows should point in the direction they will need to go to connect to the next step. They need to begin at the word Start and finish in the box that will lead them to the End box.
    • Second, children can work with a partner to complete the gameboard. They can take turns placing the arrows in the squares.

    More Algorithm Game Boards

    Woodland Animal Algorithm Game Boards

    Offline Coding Academy Muffin Tin Algorithm Activity

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