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Gingerbread Man Tens Frames

December 3, 2024 By Deirdre

This particular set of gingerbread man tens frames focuses on individual numbers. They are a great way for children to visualize and represent numbers. Children can work with them on their own, in pairs or as a group. If you use them with a group you may want to print them out on a poster printers and use large objects.

Getting the Gingerbread Man Tens Frames

First, you will need to download it.

Gingerbread Man Tens Frames Download

Then you will need to open the set with Acrobat Reader.

Next, you decide which coloring page you want your children to work on.

Once you have printed out the gameboards, you gather crayons for your children to color their pages.

Getting the Tens Frames Ready

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

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

Exploring the Gingerbread Man Tens Frames

There are a number of ways to display the number featured on each mat. Below you will find several ways that the gingerbread tens frames can be used.

First, they can place the correct number of objects on each frame. Buttons, bottle caps, pebbles or any small object you have available to you.

Second, children can place a number tile or bottle cap with number written on them in each box in the frame they need to fill to represent that number.

Third, tally marks can be placed in the boxes to display the numbers that needed to count to the featured number.

Fourth, cubes and stacks of cubes can be placed in each box to display the number that would be in each part of the frame need to get to the featured number.

More Math Activities for Kids

Jack and the Beanstalk Themed Number Counting Boards

Little Red Hen Number Puzzles

Roll and Cover Gingerbread Man Activity

December 2, 2024 By Deirdre

Children can work on number recognition and addition facts when they explore this set of gingerbread man roll and cover activity. Each of star displays a number. The game board is available in B/W and color versions. It will be up to you to decide which version you want to use.

The gingerbread men on the mats allows this set of gameboards fit into a fairy tale, Christmas or cookie themed unit. Actually you could probably use them whenever you want.

Getting the Gingerbread Man Roll and Cover Activity

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.

Roll and Cover Gingerbread Man Activity Download

Great Manipulatives To Use With the Set

Buttons
Unifix Cubes
Glass Pebbles
Counting Bears
Craft Sticks
Beans
Plastic Soda Caps
Wooden Cubes

Getting the Gingerbread Man Roll and Cover Set Ready

Printing in color can get expensive. Taking the time to cover and laminate items will help them last. Below you will find the laminating materials I recommend.

The links below are affiliate links.

My Amazon Picks

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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)

Using the Gingerbread Roll and Cover Mats

Once your children have a mat, some counters and a set of dice, they will be ready to get started. Below you will find the steps needed to play with the mats.

First your children will roll two die.
Second they will add the two numbers that appear on the top of dice.
Third they will cover the sum of the two number on the mats with a counter.
Finally, if they roll a sum that they already have covered they will roll again or you can have them add a second counter to the gingerbread man.

More Math Activities

Roll and Color Big Green Monster

Flower STEM Challenges- Build with Pattern Block Mats

Little Red Hen Tens Frames Activity

November 8, 2024 By Deirdre

The Little Red Hen Tens Frames Activity features themed tens frames along with B/W and Color counting objects. Children can use the printable counting objects or any counting object you have on hand.

Each themed features the following:

Frames that need to have one to ten objects added to them to equal ten.
Object squares that make the theme of each tens frame themes.

What events from the story are featured?

Sowing Seeds
Harvesting the Wheat
Making a Loaf of Bread

Getting the Little Red Hen Tens Frames Ready

Downloading the Little Red Hen Tens Frames

First, you will need to download Tens Frames set.

LIttle Red Hen Tens Frames Activity Set Download

Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. This set 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. If you are, you won’t have to hunt for it in your download file.

Choosing the Right Tens Frame for Your Children

B/W vs Color

This tens frames set includes both B/W and color versions of each board. If you plan on using these frames over and over again. Printing them in color and possibly laminating them is a great idea. However, if you plan on using them just once or need to make a large set of them B/W will be fine.

Exploring the Frames

This particular set of frames features one to ten pictures on a frame. Children will need to add the number of objects needed to fill all of the ten frames on the chart. That means they will be counting on and adding while they explore these pages.

More Tens Frames 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

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Number Puzzles

October 10, 2024 By Deirdre

This set of Goldilocks and the Three Bears Number Puzzles offers three versions of every puzzle. One version is in black and white. The other versions are in color. One of those is a more detailed picture while the other has lots going on in the picture.

The puzzles focus on the following:

Counting 1 to 10
Counting back from 10 to 1.
Going from 10 to 100 by tens.
Skip Counting by 5’s
Skip Counting by 2’s

Getting the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puzzles

First, you will need to download the set.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puzzles Download

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)

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Deciding on the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Number Puzzles to Use

While the color versions of the puzzles are ready to use right after printing and laminating them. The black and white version will need to be colored. They could be colored by you or your children. Because the coloring isn’t done by the printer, they will be less expensive to print.

The reason there are two color version is that some children really don’t like detailed pictures. They prefer them to be less cluttered. Realizing that would be a need for some children I included a simple and more detailed puzzle.

More Number Puzzles

Recycling Truck Number Puzzles

Number Puzzles with Dinosaurs

Monster Number Recognition Puzzles

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Number Recognition Puzzles

October 9, 2024 By Deirdre

Each puzzle in this set of Goldilocks and the Three Bears Number Recognition puzzles has three pieces. One piece displays a numeral. The second piece displays objects that are that number. The third piece displays ten frames with circle filling the featured number in its spaces.

There are black and white and color versions of each of the puzzles. The black and white version could be colored by your children after they are printed. It will really be up to you.

Getting the Goldilocks and Three Bears Number Recognition Puzzles

First, you will need to download the set.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Number Puzzles Download

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

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

Getting the Number Puzzles Ready to Use

If you plan on using the puzzles 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)

More Puzzles to Explore

Basketball Number Recognition Puzzles

Star Number Recognition Puzzles

Election Day Number Puzzles

Baseball Addition Fact Puzzles

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity

October 8, 2024 By Deirdre

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity features coin counting cards. Each card displays a sentence describing what will be purchased. It also displays the object and a price tag. Children will be asked to place a collection of coins onto the card that equal that amount.

The cards are not self-checking. A display of coins that could be used is not displayed on the back of the card or an answer page. Why? That will be more than one combination of coins that could be used to purchase that items. Due to that fact working with an adult or another child would be benefical. They will be able to recount the coins and make sure that they equal the required amount.

Getting the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity

First you will need to down load the PDF set.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity Download

Next, you will need to open the set. It should appear in your Download folder as an Acrobat Reader file.

Finally, it will be important to decide which of the money cards you want to print out.

If you really don’t want to print the cards out in color, you could print then out in grayscale or black and white. Some of the details may be harder to see in grayscale or black and white.

Making the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity Reusable

Printing in color can get expensive. Taking the time to cover and laminate items will help them last. Below you will find the laminating materails I recommend.

The links below are affiliate links.

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)

Recommended Play Coins for the Activity

There are several different kinds of bear counters on the market. Below you will find some that I have used and think will be good for this activity.

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Collections of Play Coins

Jar of Coins

How to Explore the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Money Activity

Discussing the Coins

Sometimes children don’t remember what each coin is worth. It would be helpful to discuss each of the coins that they will use and how much it is worth.

Things to Discuss

Size of the Coin
Objects and words displayed on the front of the coin
Object and words displayed on the back of the coin.
Clues on the coin that tell its value or worth

Discussing the Money Card

Going over what each card says in words and number will be important. If your children are not strong readers, you can read the words on the card to them.

Some children may not need to have the coins and task explained to them. They may be able to identify the coins needed and place them on the cards. Checking their work will still be important. Reassuring them that they have done it well or need to double check their work is really important. They can check them with an adult or another child.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Patterning Strips

October 7, 2024 By Deirdre

This free set of Goldilocks and the Three Bears Pattern Strips features characters and objects for the story. The set features colored strips rather than black and white. They will be great in a math center to review simple patterns. It would be great fun to use colored bear counters to copy the patterns on the cards. More information on different types of counting bears is listed below.

Getting the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Patterning Strips

First you will need to down load the PDF set.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Patterning Strips Download

Next, you will need to open the set. It should appear in your Download folder as an Acrobat Reader file.

Finally, it will be important to decide which of the pattern strip pages you want to print out.

If you really don’t want to print the strips out in color, you could print then out in grayscale or black and white. Some of the details may be harder to see in grayscale or black and white.

Making the Pattern Strips Reusable

Printing in color can get expensive. Taking the time to cover and laminate items will help them last. Below you will find the laminating materails I recommend.

The links below are affiliate links.

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)

Recommended Bear Counters

There are several different kinds of bear counters on the market. Below you will find some that I have used and think will be good for this activity.

The links below are affiliate links.

120 Plastic Bears

Non- Primary Color Bears in a Bag

How to Explore the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Pattern Strips

Sometimes children don’t notice a pattern right away. It would be helpful to discuss the pattern that appears on each strip first. Once your children have gone over the patterns on each card you want them to work on, they can work on their own.

Some children may not need to have the patterns explained to them. They may be able to identify the patterns and replicate them on their own. It will still be important to check on their work. Reassuring them that they have done it well or need to double check their work is really important. If you can’t be with them when they work on the strips, maybe they could work with a partner.

Jack and the Beanstalk Muffin Tin Counting Set

September 6, 2024 By Deirdre

The Jack and the Beanstalk Muffin Tin Counting set explores a number of themes from the story. Each theme has a paper muffin tin and muffin tin counting circles in B/W and color. The set comes with themed paper muffin tin as well as theme circles that can be put in an actual muffin tin.

Children can place each theme number circle on or in the muffin tin. They can use real objects instead.

Getting the Jack and the Beanstalk Muffin Tin Counting Set

First, you will need to download it.

Jack-and-the-Beanstalk-Muffin-Tin-Counting Download

Then you will need to open the set with Acrobat Reader.

Next, you decide which coloring page you want your children to work on.

Once you have printed out the gameboards, you gather crayons for your children to color their pages.

Contents of the Muffin Tin Counting Set

Golden Goose Set Featuring

Geese Numbers in B/W and Color
Egg Numbers in B/W and Color
Printable Muffin Tins with Geese in B/W and Color
Cow Numbers in B/W and Color
Cow Spot Numbers in B/W and Color
Printable Muffin Tins with Cows in B/W and Color
Harp Numbers in B/W and Color
Music Notes in B/W
Printable Muffin Tins with Harps in B/W and Color
Beanstalk Numbers in B/W and Color
Bean Numbers in B/W and Color
Printable Muffin Tins with Beanstalk in B/W and Color
Coin Bag Numbers in B/W and Color
Gold Coin Numbers in B/W and Color
Printable Muffin Tins with Coin Bags in B/W and Color

How to Use the Jack and the Beanstalk Muffin Tin Set

Printable vs. Real Muffin Tin

While the set includes printable muffin tins for number matching or counting, you could use actual muffin tins. One of the benefits of using an actual muffin tin is that the objects you use for counting don’t move off the numbers. However, the printable muffin tins were included so you would not have to find muffin tins to use for this activity.

If you decide to use a real muffin tin, you will print out one of the number circle sets to place in the muffin tin. You decide if you want to use the color or B/W version of the set.

Counting Activity

Children will place the correct number of objects into or onto each of the muffin tin numbers displayed. Below you will find objects that could be used with each theme.

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Goose Themed Counting

Plastic Egg Halves with Numbered Dots on Them
Small Craft Eggs

Cow Themed Counting

Black Buttons
Toy Milk Bottles

Harp Themed Counting

Musical Notes Written on Plastic Counters or Lids
Music Note Erasers

Beanstalk Themed Counting

Bean Seeds or Dried Beams
Green Buttons

Coin Bag Themed Counting

Plastic Gold Coins
Yellow Buttons

Number Matching Activity

Children will need to place a numbered circle featuring objects of that number into or onto a muffin cup featuring that number. You can use the colored or B/W version in the muffin cups.

More Muffin Tin Activities

Scarecrow and Crows Muffin Tin Activity

Eggs and Nests Number Matching

Halloween Pumpkin Number Matching

Even and Odd Number Beanstalks

September 5, 2024 By Deirdre

This Jack and the Beanstalk activity focuses on even and odd number beanstalks. Bean cards that feature numerals and number words come with the set. After selecting a few numeral or number word cards, children will place them on the even number or odd number beanstalk.

The set contains gameboards and number cards in color. You could print the cards out in grayscale if you like.

Getting the Even and Odd Number Beanstalks Game

First, you will need to download it.

Even and Odd Number Beanstalk Game Download

Then you will need to open the set with Acrobat Reader.

Next, you decide which coloring page you want your children to work on.

Once you have printed out the coloring page, you gather crayons for your children to color their pages.

Getting the Beanstalk Game Elements Ready to Use

Making the Game Elements Reusable

If you plan on using the cards 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)

Deciding on Bean Card Sets

The even and odd number beanstalk set comes with numerals or number cards. There is also a number word set of numbers. One set of cards can be focused on while playing the game or both sets can be used. It is really up to you to decide which cards you want to use.

Ways to Use the Beanstalk Game

Children can sort the number onto the correct stalk in a center. Two children working together will be helpful. They will correct each other if they put the numbers on the wrong stalk.
Children can work on their own. They will probably need a chart reminding them of what numbers are even and what numbers are odd.
The game can be printed out on a poster printer. The large game board can be used as a whole group activity. Children can take turns placing a number on the correct beanstalk.

More Gameboards

Ladybug File Folder Games

Halloween Roll and Cover Math File Folder Games

Jack and the Beanstalk Pattern Strips

September 4, 2024 By Deirdre

A variety of story elements from Jack and the Beanstalk appear on the pattern strips in this set. When you look over the pictures on the strips will find beanstalks, castles, golden eggs and so much more. Children will be asked to place objects of their choice in the same pattern displayed on the card.

Getting the Jack and the Beanstalk Pattern Strips

First, you will need to download the set.

Jack and the Beanstalk Pattern Strips Download

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

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

Getting the Jack and Beanstalk Pattern Strips Ready to Use

If you plan on using the cards 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)

Pattern Objects You May Have Already

While you can use any objects you want for patterning, I have a few I tend to use over and over again.

Buttons
Small Pebbles
Color Beads
Unfix Cubes
Pom-Poms

Exploring the Jack and the Beanstalk Patterning Cards

The patterning cards can be placed in a center along with the objects you want children to pattern with. However, some children will just try to match the object with an object that is the same color. That means they aren’t figuring out the pattern.

Before placing them in a center, it might be helpful to work on the patterning cards with the whole class or small groups of children. It will give both you and your student time to talk about how to find a pattern. After finding the patterns, they can talk with you about how the pattern repeats on each card.

Books About Patterning

Below you will find some of my favorite books that features patterns. You may want to read one of them with your children before you start the patterning activity.

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