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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+.

5 Days of Cycling Worksheets for Kids

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This is the final 5 Days of Sports this month. The month started

5 Days of Cycling Worksheets for Kids

Monday

This Bicycle Learning Game from JDaniel4’s Mom comes with editable game cards. They can have typed math facts, sight words, and more onto them. Of course, you can print out blank cards and write the facts or words you want on the cards.

3 Dinosaurs has a Bike Skip Counting Number Line Printables that explores skip counting with 2, 5, and 10.

Tuesday

Biking Through Math Addition and Subtraction Facts feature a number you need to add or subtract in the center of the wheel. The numbers to be added or subtracted are on the inner tube. It comes from JDaniel4’s Mom.

3 Dinosaurs has fun prewriting strips. They will be great to take to appointments or while waiting for a meal at a restaurant.

Wednesday

JDaniel4’s Mom has a Going on a Bike Ride Algorithm Game Board set, a fun way to learn about coding. Starting at the word Start a path will be created with arrows around the trees and to the word End.

What a wonderful set from 3 Dinosaurs! I love all the ways each card invites you to work on fractions.

Thursday

This pattern set features three different types of cycling. Mountain biking, road cycling, and track racing are pictured on these patterning cards. This set is from JDaniel4’s Mom.

I Can Ride My Bike Easy Reader from 3 Dinosaurs will be fun to read with your kids.

Friday

Code and Color Bike Riding and Safety Algorithm pages explore following an algorithm to color pictures. The pictures cover hand signals, safety signs, and safety gear. This set is from JDaniel4’s Mom.

Free Cycling Addition Puzzle Printable is a fun 12 piece puzzle that kids work on addition from 1 to 12. The cycling addition puzzle has a puzzle mat and puzzle pieces - 3Dinosaurs.com

Cycling Addition Puzzle Printable is a fun addition puzzle in which kids can solve the addition equation and match the puzzle piece.

Fun Bicycle-Themed Books

The links below are affiliate links.

It would be fun to read a book about biking before starting the activities above.

Duck on a Bike

Adventure Friends: Mountain Bike Day

Bicycle Book

More Sports-Themed Activities

Olympic Passport

Winter Olympic Sports - STEM Snowboarding Halfpipe : This is a fun STEM activity that can be used for creative play.

STEM Snowboarding Activity

5 Days of Soccer-Themed Worksheets

Code and Color Basketball Themed Algorithms Puzzles for Kids

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Code and Color Basketball Themed Algorithms Puzzles for Kids are a great way to explore shapes and numbers. They are also are great way to introduce your children to Blockly Block coding. The directions on each page are displayed on Blockly Blocks.

What are Blocky Blocks?

Blockly blocks are a graphic representation of coding directions or an algorithm. They can be found on coding sites that introduce children to coding. Sites like Code.org and Tynker use Blockly Blocks.

Children put together blocks or puzzle pieces to complete a task that you want the computer to do.

Getting the Code and Color Basketball Themed Algorithm Puzzles

First, you download the set.

Code and Color Basketball Themed Algorithm PuzzlesDownload

Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader please download it. The set is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

Third, go to your download file and open the set. 

You can have your children work on the basketball feeling puzzles in a variety of ways. Here are some of the ways we came up with.

Exploring the Code and Color Basketball Themed Algorithm Pages

  • You will want to walk your children through the algorithm steps on the left-hand side of the worksheet before they start coloring.
  • Then you will need to remind them that completing an algorithm is a step-by-step process. They will need to add one element or color at a time.
  • If they are working on the choose-your-own-color pages, you may want to suggest colors that will work best in the picture.

More Algorithm Pages

Woodland Animal Algorithm Game Boards

Offline Coding Academy Muffin Tin Algorithm Activity

Offline Coding Academy -Muffin Tin Algorithm

How to Make Slime with Liquid Starch Algorithm Coding Activity

How to Make Liquid Starch Slime Algorithm

Halloween Words on Algorithm Game Boards Offline Coding Academy

Halloween Words on Algorithm Game Board

Basketball Feeling Puzzles for Kids

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It can be fun to explore and learn about feeling as you put together the Basketball Feeling Puzzles with Kids. The puzzles in the set are all color. They will be fun to place in a center or work with in pairs.

Before starting on the puzzles it will be important to go over the feelings. Below are some ways to explore feelings with kids.

  • Have children act out a time they had each of the feelings.
  • Show how their face would display each feeling.
  • Read a book about feelings with your children.

Books the Explore Feelings

Below you will see a collection of books that explore feelings. They would be fun to read to your children.

The links below are affiliate links.

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is a story about a boy who needs to learn how to handle the big feelings he has been experiencing.

The Way I Feel explores identifying feelings and how to express them.

The Color Monster wakes up with feelings that are all over the place. A little girl uses colors to help him understand them.

Getting the Basketball Feeling Puzzles

First, you download the set.

Basketball Feeling PuzzlesDownload

Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader please download it. The set is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

Third, go to your download file and open the set. 

You can have your children work on the basketball feeling puzzles in a variety of ways. Here are some of the ways we came up with.

Exploring the Puzzles

  • Children could glue the pieces to a piece of construction paper in order.
  • You can print them on the tag board and have your children work on them in a center.
  • You could laminate them and have your children work on them with a partner.
  • Children can place the pieces in order on a metal pan if they place magnets on the back of the puzzle pieces.

More Learning Activities

Roll and Cover Star Themed Game Boards

Counting Seeds Algorithm Game Boards

Ladybug Math Facts- Subtraction Roll File Folder Game

Basketball Number Fact Sort

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The flashcards and basketball number fact sort pages are in the set and are a great way to review number facts. Both addition and subtraction flash cards are available to use on the mats. Subtraction and/or addition facts can be used to complete this activity.

How to Use the Number Sort

Several flashcards can be placed by the number sort page for a child to solve. Place each flashcard on the number that is the sum or difference of each flashcard fact.

The cards selected can focus on just addition or subtraction. They could also focus on a specific group of number facts.

Getting the Basketball Number Sort

First, you download the set.

Basketball Number Sort SetDownload

Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader please download it. The set is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

Third, go to your download file and open the set. 

Reusable or One-Time Use Sorting Page

Uncovered Game Board

Your children can use the sorting page for a one-time activity. If you want your children to do that, you will want to print them out in black and white.

Covered or Laminated Sorting Page

Gameboards that are covered can be used over and over again. They will also last longer.

Making the Sorting Page Reusable

If you plan to use the game board 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

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

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

More Math Games

Halloween Roll and Cover Math File Folder Games

Debugging Algorithm Pages

Butterfly Tangram Mats

Basketball-Themed Roll and Cover Pages

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Basketball-Themed Roll and Cover Pages include pages focusing on numbers 2-12. The pages can be used to work on addition, subtraction, number recognition and so much more. After you have looked over the pages, you can decide how you want to use them. There are black and white along with color versions of each of the pages.

Getting the Basketball-Themed Roll and Cover Pages

First, you download the set.

Basketball Roll and Cover PagesDownload

Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader please download it. The set is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

Third, go to your download file and open the set. 

Reusable or One Time Use

The pages can be laminated so that they can be reused. If you want to use them like a worksheet, print them out and give them to your children.

Uncovered Roll and Cover Mats

The numbers on the uncovered mats can be covered with counters or X’s made with pencils. One way is permanent and the other option allows children to play with mats cover and cover again. You can use dot markers could also be used on the uncovered mats.

Covered or Laminated Roll and Cover Mats

Covered mats will also work with counters. If you don’t have or want to use it, the numbers could be marked with dry-erase markers. Your children can wipe off their marks with a dry-erase or wet cloth.

Making the Game Boards Reusable

If you use the pages 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

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

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

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

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

Supplies Needed for the Soccer-Themed Roll and Cover Pages

You will need objects to the numbers and some dice. Below you find suggestions for both.
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Dice

Six-Sided Colorful Dice

Large Foam Dice

Dice Poppers for Kids

Covers for Numbers

MathLink Cubes

Buttons

More Math Activities

Roll and Color Big Green Monster

Roll and Color Big Green Monster

Flower STEM Challenges- Build with Pattern Block Mats

Thanksgiving Tangram Puzzles for Kids

Thanksgiving Tangrams

Basketball Number Recognition Puzzles

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This set of Basketball Number Recognition Puzzles includes B/W puzzles your children can color. Numbers are represented in tens frames, dominos, dice, tally marks, and basketballs. All of the puzzles have the same style of connecting edges. Your children will be able to match all of the puzzles focusing on the same number together.

Getting the Basketball Number Recognition Puzzles

First, you download the set.

Basketball Number Recognition PuzzlesDownload

Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader please download it. The set is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

Third, go to your download file and open the set. 

Reusable or One Time Use

The puzzles can be laminated so that they can be reused. If you want to use them like a worksheet, print them out and give them to your children.

Uncovered Puzzles

The uncovered puzzles are easy for children to help you cut and are great for one-time use.

Covered or Laminated Puzzles

Covered puzzles can be used over and over again. It will be great to put in the math center for children to explore.

Making the Puzzles Reusable

If you want the pages 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

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

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

More Math Activities

Thanksgiving-themed Pattern Block (Available on my TPT shop)

Building Cards with a Magic Theme

Woodland Animal Pattern Block Building Mats

5 Days of Basketball Worksheets

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Earlier this month I shared 5 Days Soccer-Themed Worksheets and 5 Days of Swimming-Themed Worksheets. This week I have 5 Days of Basketball-Themed Worksheets to share. Many skills are covered in this series. First, there is a number recognition puzzle set. Next, there is a roll and cover set and number fact sorting activity. Next, there is a feelings puzzle set. Finally, a code and color set that focuses on numbers and shapes.

Both 3 Dinosaurs and I will be sharing basketball worksheets. Links to each post will be added they will be shared on both blogs the week of June 17th. Please take time each day to check out the new sets shared.

Five Days of Basketball Worksheets

Monday

Basketball Number Recognition Puzzles from JDaniel 4’s Mom. Tally marks, dice, dominos, and tens frames are all featured on the puzzles.

3 Dinosaurs has a set of FREE Basketball Multiplication Clip Cards. This is a great way to practice facts!

Tuesday

JDaniel4’s Mom is sharing Basketball-Themed Roll and Cover Pages. The pages are available in black and white along with color.

What a fun way to explore shapes!

Wednesday

Flashcards and number sort pages are part of JDaniel4’s Mom’s Basketball Number Fact Sort. Flashcards will be placed on the basketball number jersey their sum or difference equal.

This set of place value cards from 3 Dinosaurs is a great way visualize number placement.

Thursday

Feeling words and facial features that illustrate them are on JDaniel4’s Mom’s Basketball Feelings Puzzles. Children will have fun putting them together.

Not all children learn about handwriting at school. I love this basketball-themed set from 3 Dinosaurs that reviews numbers and letters.

Friday

Code and Color Basketball Themed Algorithms will finish out the week. The code and color pages explore numbers, shapes, and Blocky block coding.

This set from 3 Dinosaurs is a great way to work on blends. It focuses on s-blend sorting.

Fun Basketball-Themed Learning Tools

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Basketball-Themed Scissors

Basketball-Themed Pencils and Erasers

Basketball Pencil Case

More Sport-Themed Activities

Code and Color Olympic Medal Algorithm Pages

Shot Put Catapult Activity

Building a Basketball Hoop

Swimming Themed Number Counting Game Boards

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This set of swimming themed number counting game boards is a fun way to work on number recognition and so much more. The set of game boards features number sequences that go from 1 to 10 and 1 to 20.

Children use these mats in several ways. Below I have listed the ways I have come up with. Feel free to use them any way you want to.

  • Move from square to square after placing a set of objects that matches that number in the box.
  • Have children draw arrows from the word start to the numbers in order until they get to the word end.
  • Roll a die or several dice and place a marker on each number they have rolled.
  • Have children color in the numbers in order.

Getting Ready for the Number Counting Game Boards

Downloading the Number Counting Game Boards

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

Swimming Themed Number Counting GameDownload

Making the Number Counting Game Boards Reusable

If you want to use the game boards again, you will want to cover them. Here are some laminating materials you could use to protect them.

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

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

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

More Math Activities

A set of Thanksgiving-themed pattern block mats has just been added to my TPT shop.

Building Cards with a Magic Theme

Woodland Animal Pattern Block Building Mats

Swimming Around Addition Facts Game Boards

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These Swimming Around Addition Facts Game Boards from JDaniel4’s Mom. There are two mats in this set. One mat invites children to roll and dice. Then they will find the sum of the equations they land on. The second board board invites children to add the sum of the two or three dice. Then they can move forward a space.

Getting the Swimming Around Addition Game Boards

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

First, you will need to download the set.

Swimming Around Addition 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.

Making the Swimming Around Addition Game Boards Reusable

If you plan on using the game boards 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)

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)

Dice and Counters are Needed to Play

Below you will find a collection of dice and counters you can use to play the games.

The links below are affiliate links.

Dice

Six-Sided Colorful Dice

Large Foam Dice

Dice Poppers for Kids

Covers for Numbers

MathLink Cubes

Buttons

Summer Themed Erasers

More Math Activities

Butterfly Tangram Mats

I Spy Bee Feelings Pages

Math Fun- Solar System Facts

Solar System Math Facts 

Swimming Themed Number Puzzles

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Swimming Themed Number Puzzles are fun to color, cut, and explore. Along with black and white puzzles, color versions are in this set. Some puzzles focus on skip counting by 2’s and 5’s. The other puzzles count forward and backward from one to ten.

The black and white puzzles can be colored by children any way they like. The color versions are ready to be laminated and used again.

Getting the Swimming Themed Number Puzzles

First, you will need to download the set.

Swimming Themed Number PuzzlesDownload

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

Third, you must go to your download file and open the page. 

Making the Puzzles Reusable

If you plan on using the puzzles 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

Laminator, Never Jam…$54.68$128.93 (11154)

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 Puzzles

You can have your children work on these puzzles alone or with a partner. Either way, you will want to ensure they understand the number sequence they will be putting together. Here are some ways to help them idea the number sequence.

  • Lay out the puzzle pieces and have them identify the numbers on them.
  • Look at a version of the puzzle uncut to see if they see the pattern.
  • Lay out a few pieces and see if they can guess the pattern.

More Puzzle to Explore

Star Number Recognition Puzzles

Election Day Number Puzzles

Baseball Addition Fact Puzzles

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