That is where these FAB Math Action Cards come in! Math Action Cards are structured activities and games that the students can play independently, in partners, and groups. They are leveled so they reach the needs of all of your students. They are written in very simple language that your students can read on their own.
This free setup is provided below.
If there is anything additional that the kids will need it is listed on the card in the top write corner (dice, flashcards, etc.) Most of them only use manipulatives. They are easy to use but also challenging. They keep your students busy and engaged during math time doing purposeful activities. They will NOT finish these cards in 2 seconds lol ! 
Some of the skills covered in the games are even and odd, graphing, addition, subtraction, measurement, tally marks, hundreds, tens, ones, symmetry, skip counting, doubles, estimation, and much much more!
These cards can be used in math stations, as a fast finisher activity, or in small groups. I used them in my math stations this week and it was AMAZING how well my kids did with them. They were not stopping to ask me what to do and they stayed on task the entire time! The best part is on every card there is a step where they must record their work in their math journal so you can see and track their work. NO COPIES NEEDED! YAY!!!There is also a checklist of tasks included if you want to assign a few cards per week so that they can keep track. The pack includes 112 activities for base ten blocks, unifix cubes and pattern blocks.
Please download the Math Action Tub Cards freebie here.
It includes all the tub lables and set up for your math action card area. I found this setup useful because the kids can grab what they need and the level of cards they need.
And of course I have to give a few away!
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Get the K-2 Math Action Cards here!
Get the 3-5 Math Action Cards here!
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These are really neat! We have a ton of manipulatives, but unfortunately our current curriculum sucks (for lack of a better word) and doesn't let us utilize them a lot so the kids just end up "playing" with them in centers.
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Sarah, I totally understand! We don't get to them a lot either and they sit and collect dust when I am not teaching a lesson on one of those specific skills. My kids love these because they get to use the manipulatives and all of the activities are purposeful which makes me happy :)
DeleteI need a way to organize my manipulatives to put them to good use! These would be perfect! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Second Grade is Out of This World!
You are welcome!
DeleteMy plan for Saturday was to do something useful with all those manipulatives! Great idea!
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Ms.Smarty Pants
Thanks!
DeleteLove your idea, but I've never actually tried to "pin" anything before. Not sure I succeeded. I did, however, "share" on FB!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! lol
DeleteOK .. what am I doing wrong? When I download, it's only giving me three pages. HELP! Our after school program would much benefit from some manipulative organization!
ReplyDeleteThe freebie is the 3 page document. It is stated above. Thanks!
DeleteI love this idea and immediately went to TPT and bought it! It's perfect for my Math Workshop...that has, sadly, fallen by the wayside lately.
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Beth
Thinking of Teaching
Thank you!!
Deletegreat idea for tutoring, guided math, math tubs.....I need to get them out of thr cabinet!!!!
ReplyDeletecarrie
I did too! This has been on my "things to do list" for awhile!
DeleteThese are amazing. Like you, my manipulatives just sit there & I would love a way to get them off the shelf & into the kids' hands! :)
ReplyDeleteKelly
First Grade Fairytales
Thanks!! :)
DeleteGreat idea!! I would love to use them with my 5th grade. Could you make a set for upper grades (3-5)?
ReplyDeleteI am making a set for the upper grades but I will need a few weeks on that! lol Thanks!
DeleteThese are fabulous. I teach small group special education. I have 2 to 3 different grade-levels I am trying to work with at a time. They can not do a lot independently; however, I think these would be great to use with them. It would give them independence when using the manipulatives because they often sit unless I am using them in a teacher lesson since I don't have a lot of time to stop and give a lot of directions for how I want them used. Having 3 different grade-levels to present standards to in a 50 minute segment makes that difficult. These would give them more independence and allow me to take less time giving directions, and more time covering the lesson I need to teach.
ReplyDeleteLove these! Looking forward to the 3-5 set too!
ReplyDeleteGina
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For some reason, my pin is not showing up on pinterest! :(
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I can't wait to get out from under my curriculum and switch to CCSS so I can use more stuff like this. Thank you for being so generous with your ideas! I pinned and posted. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI use my manipulatives in small group and in direct teach opportunities, and students use them with independent centers, but we don't get to all of them a lot either and they sit and collect dust. I really like that the activities are purposeful. I am not thrilled with the gaps in our curricular framework nor the pacing so this would allow me more opportunity to invest in filling those gaps beyond our math block. Thanks for sharing your idea and your freebie!!
ReplyDeleteYeah! What a great blog you have published. I like it and i will share it to others.
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This is such a smart idea.The kids need more time with the hands on math tools. I can tell I will be buying these task cards!
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