Doubles math craft

Ever have a student who knows the addition doubles facts inside out but hasn't transferred that knowledge to subtraction? Well, here's a free resource to help them make that connection. Popcorn Photo by etorres69 There are two

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It's Thursday night my friends. That means in less than 24 hours from now it will be the weekend. Woohoo! I want to take you into my daily math schedule because I've changed things up a little this year... partly to follow requirements set-up for our Dual Language program, and partly because I knew I needed a makeover. Last year I just didn't give us enough time. This year, I gave both of my classes 90 minutes of math, and I love it (I realize this isn't do-able for everyone, trust me!!)…

Erica Bohrer - Teacher/Blogger on Instagram: "Doubles Plus One Math Craft! This craft is always a hit with my students and it is a great visual for reviewing doubles and doubles plus one math facts. Comment “math craft” to get the link! . . #doublesplusone #doublefacts"

Doubles Addition Teaching Ideas that are great for first graders! I love the song that this teacher shared, too!

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Friends, be sure to pop over to my TpT store to download a fun new math center that is FREE for today! Students will learn about the concept of addition using the 'near doubles' strategy. Students will use known double facts (e.g. 2+2) to solve near doubles (e.g 2+3). Students can play in a small group. There is no winner, just lots of practice and fun! Students take a card and identify the known double then write the answer in the house next door to show the 'near double'. Add additions…

When students have a solid understanding of their doubles facts, it enables them to work on other mental math strategies. In order to do this, kids need many opportunities to practice these math facts. Here are some fun ways to practice doubles.

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This week we have taken a little break from place value to work on our addition strategies and fact fluency. If I'm being honest, it's been a much