Structuring Within 5, 10 and 20

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Structuring Within 5

  • Shake and Spill: Make 5

  • Google Slides      
  • Each slide shows a different combination of 5 using simulated 2-color counters. Fill in the yellow and green squares to create a matching equation.    
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  • Last Revised: 9/8/20    

  • Matching Expressions with 5 Frames

  • Google Slides      
  • In this activity, students match addition expressions to 2-color 5 frames.    
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  • Last Revised: 8/13/20    

  • Bears/Dinos in a Cave

  • Google Slides      
  • Each slide has a statement indicating the total number of creatures, some of which are visible and some are hidden “in” the cave. Students determine the number of hidden creatures. Then the cave is removed to reveal the number of creatures that were hiding. One set of images focuses on quantities within 5. Another set focuses on quantities within 10.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/26/24     

  • Frogs Behind a Log

  • Google Slides      
  • Each slide has a statement indicating the total number of creatures, some creatures that are visible and some creatures that are hidden behind a log. Students should determine the number of hidden creatures, then can move the log graphic to check their thinking. The total number of creatures varies from 2 to 5. The creatures are either frogs or dinosaurs.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/27/24    

  • Mystery Card: Combinations of 5

  • Google Slides      
  • In this activity, students pick up pairs of cards that add to 5. They will be left with one unmatched card which they should use to guess the hidden “mystery card” hidden under the wondering face. Each slide is a new puzzle.     
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24    

  • Memory Match (within 5)

  • Google Slides      
  • Each slide deck consists of a series of slides in which students match a numeral to a quantitative representation (e.g. match a "3" with an image of 3 dots). Quantitative representations include finger patterns, dot patterns, dominos, beads, bears, and 5-frames.    
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  • Last Revised: 10/20/20    

  • Memory Match: Combinations of 5

  • Google Slides  
  • This slide deck includes several different memory games in which students find combinations of 5. Images are numerals or a quantitative representation such as a dot pattern, finger pattern, bead image or a five-frame.    
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  • Last Revised: 4/30/21    

  • Structuring Chase games within 5

  • Google Slides  
  • Each “Chase” game can be played by 2-5 players. On a player’s turn, the player will display a five frame, finger pattern card or a numeral (0-5). Students can be directed to either move the amount/number shown or the amount needed to make 5. General and Seasonal boards are included.    
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  • Last Revised:06/25/24    

  • Fill 5

  • Google Slides      
  • In this activity, students will use two colors of counters to fill a regular five dice pattern card, then write the corresponding equation.     
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  • Last Revised: 06/26/24    

  • Visual Number Talks within 5 and 10

  • Google Slides  
  • This slide deck contains a variety of visual prompts for numbers talks within 5 and within 10. Visuals include children, silly monsters, and fish. Engage students in figuring out “how many” and then find different ways to decompose the set by attending to different attributes.    
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  • Last Revised: 10/01/24    

  • Domino Talks

  • Google Slides  
  • Each prompt is a domino image in which the total is given numerically. Students are shown 2 quantities (either both addends or the total and one addend) and determine the third quantity.    
  • Video Tutorial  
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  • Last Revised: 6/24/24    

  • Move It! (Within 5)

  • Google Slides  
  • These partner games target structures within 5. Depending on the option chosen, students start with an image of a dot die, five frame or numeral die and either find either (1) a corresponding numeral or quantity or (2) the partner to make 5.    
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  • Last Revised: 2/23/21    

  • Domino & More Sort

  • Google Slides  
  • Description- Students sort dominos, picture cards, dot cards, five frames, and numerals on the provided sorting mat. Four different sorts are provided.    
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  • Last Revised: 6/27/24    


Structuring Within 10

  • Bears/Dinos in a Cave

  • Google Slides      
  • Each slide has a statement indicating the total number of creatures, some of which are visible and some are hidden “in” the cave. Students determine the number of hidden creatures. Then the cave is removed to reveal the number of creatures that were hiding. One set of images focuses on quantities within 5. Another set focuses on quantities within 10.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/26/24     

  • Cups and Cubes

  • Google Slides       
  • This activity can be used to develop part-whole reasoning. Each slide has the total (screened by a "?") and 2 parts (2 cups each covers a number of unifix cubes). Reveal any 2 quantities and students must figure out the third.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/26/24    

  • Spill the Cup: Make 10

  • Google Slides      
  • Each slide shows a different combination of 10 using simulated 2-color counters, followed by a set of reflection questions.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/26/24    

  • Shake and Spill: Make 10

  • Google Slides      
  • Each slide shows a different combination of 10 using simulated 2-color counters. Fill in the yellow and green squares to create a matching equation.    
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  • Last Revised: 9/8/20    

  • 5+ Move It

  • Google Slides      
  • In this partner game, students practice adding 5 and a number between 0 and 5. Three different types of prompts are used: (1) simulated dot dice, (2) ten frames, and (3) simulated numeral dice.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24    

  • "Make 10" Move It

  • Google Slides      
  • In this partner game, students practice finding the number that goes with another number to make 10. The Jamboard version uses three different types of prompts: (1) five-wise ten frames, (2) pair-wise ten frames, and (3) simulated dot dice. The Google Slides version includes these, along with simulated numeral dice.     
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24    

  • Mystery Card: Ten Frames (Combinations of 10)

  • Google Slides      
  • In this activity, students pick up pairs of cards that add to 10. They will be left with one unmatched card which they can use to guess the hidden "Mystery Card". Each board is a new puzzle.    
  • Video Tutorial  
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24    

  • Memory Match: Within 10

  • Google Slides      
  • Each slide is a memory game in which students match a numeral to a quantity, such as matching the numeral 8 to eight dots shown on a ten-frames. There are 6 different memory games.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24    

  • Shut the Box

  • Google Slides      
  • Use this resource to play “Shut the Box”. On a typical turn, a player finds the sum of 2 dice, then covers any combination of numbers with the same sum. Players can use the provided dice graphics, a virtual dice app, or physical dice.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24    

  • Move It: Doubles and Near Doubles

  • Google Slides      
  • In this partner game, students practice finding the sum of a double or near double. A variety of pompts are used including pair-wise ten frames and dot dice.     
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24    

  • Fact Families with Pictures

  • Google Slides      
  • This slide deck is an adaption of the Illustrative Mathematics Task Fact Families with Pictures (1.OA.B) in which students create equations that match an image. This activity helps students relate addition and subtraction. (This task is also available on the page "Cardinality, Addition and Subtraction".)    
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  • Last Revised: 06/04/21    

  • St. Patrick's Day Chase within 10

  • Google Slides  
  • This versatile activity can be used by 2-6 players. Players will "roll" either a single dot or numeral cube. Students can be asked to double the number or find the number needed to make 10. The player will then move that many spaces.    
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  • Last Revised: 2/23/21    

  • Garden Chase within 10

  • Google Slides      
  • This versatile Jamboard can be used by 2-5 players. Players will "roll" either a single dot or numeral cube. Students can be asked to double the number or find the number needed to make 10. The player will then move that many spaces.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24    

  • Sports Subtraction within 10

  • Google Slides  
  • In this subtraction partner game, students roll a die and remove that many soccer balls or footballs from their ten frame and state the corresponding subtraction sentence.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24    

  • Winter Subtraction (Within 10)

  • Google Slides      
  • In this subtraction partner game, students roll a die and remove that many cookies or cups of cocoa from their ten frame and state the corresponding subtraction sentence.    
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  • Last Revised: 07/01/24    

  • Valentine's Day Subtraction (Within 10)

  • Google Slides      
  • In this subtraction partner game, students roll a die and remove that many cupcakes or cookies from their ten frame and state the corresponding subtraction sentence.    
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  • Last Revised: 07/01/24    

  • Domino Talks

  • Google Slides  
  • Each prompt is a domino image in which the total is given numerically. Students are shown 2 quantities (either both addends or the total and one addend) and determine the third quantity.    
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  • Last Revised: 6/24/24    

  • Domino Sort

  • Google Slides  
  • In this activity, students start with a collection of domino images at the bottom of the board. For each domino, the student determines the total number of dots, and places the domino image in the corresponding space.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/25/24     


Structuring Within 20

  • Addition within 20 using Ten Frames

  • Google Slides      
  • This slide deck provides two ten frames and counters for modeling addition tasks within 20. Three sets of prepared frame images are ready to use: (1) Doubles & Near Doubles, (2) Make/Pretend a 10, (3) Mixed practice.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/27/24    

  • Double Trouble Bingo

  • Google Slides      
  • In this partner game, students "roll" a 1-6 dot cube and then cover one of three options (1) its double, (2) its double plus 1, or (3) it's double minus 1.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/27/24    

  • Memory Match Teen Numbers

  • Google Slides      
  • Each slide is a memory game in which students match a numeral to a quantity, such as matching the numeral 13 to thirteen dots shown on a pair of ten-frames. There are 3 different memory games.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/27/24    

  • Move It! Games: Structuring Numbers 11-20

  • Google Slides      
  • This slide deck contains a variety of “Move It!” games including Doubles; Near Doubles; Twenty Minus; and Adding to 8, 9, or 10. A variety of representations are used including ten frames, rekenreks, dice, and numerals.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/27/24    

  • Addition 4 in a Row

  • Google Slides      
  • In this partner game, students will move a paperclip to select a new addend, then cover the sum with their color counter. The goal is to get 4 counters in a row. A two-row bead rack can be provided to students for additional support.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/27/24    

  • Sports Subtraction within 20

  • Google Slides  
  • In this subtraction partner game, students "roll" a die and remove that many soccer balls or footballs from their pair of ten frames and state the corresponding subtraction sentence.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/26/24    

  • Winter Subtraction (Within 20)

  • Google Slides      
  • In this subtraction partner game, students roll a die and remove that many cookies or cups of cocoa from their pair of ten frames and state the corresponding subtraction sentence.    
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  • Last Revised: 07/01/24    

  • Valentine's Day Subtraction (Within 20)

  • Google Slides      
  • In this subtraction partner game, students roll a die and remove that many cupcakes or cookies from their pair of ten frames and state the corresponding subtraction sentence.    
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  • Last Revised: 07/01/24    

  • Decomposing Numbers using Bead Chains

  • Google Slides      
  • "Bead chains" are a visual representation of chains with 1 to 10 beads, color coded to match Cuisenaire Rods. (For example, a single bead is white and a row of 10 beads is orange.) Students can manipulate the bead chains to show different ways of building a target number.    
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  • Last Revised: 06/26/24