Math Resources – Proud to be Primary https://proudtobeprimary.com/category/math-resources/ Be inspired, motivate kids, and make a positive impact in your classroom. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:46:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://i0.wp.com/proudtobeprimary.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-Untitled-design-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Math Resources – Proud to be Primary https://proudtobeprimary.com/category/math-resources/ 32 32 100254005 Place Value Activities for Kids: The Ultimate Guide for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, & 2nd Grade https://proudtobeprimary.com/place-value-activities/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/place-value-activities/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:46:45 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=36906 These place value activities give students hands-on opportunities to build, represent, compare, and explain numbers in meaningful ways. You can easily adapt each activity for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade by adjusting the numbers, representations, and level of challenge. Place Value Activities for K-2 Place value is one of those math concepts that seems […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/place-value-activities/feed/ 0 36906 Teaching Math in Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade: The Ultimate Guide https://proudtobeprimary.com/teaching-math/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/teaching-math/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:41:38 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=36914 Learn practical strategies for teaching math in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade, including number sense, addition, place value, math centers, small groups, problem-solving, and more. Teaching Math in K, 1st, and 2nd Grade Teaching math can feel overwhelming. There are so many skills to cover, different learning needs to consider, and only so much […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/teaching-math/feed/ 0 36914 How to Set Up a Math Workshop in K-2 Classrooms https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-workshop/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-workshop/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:11:14 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/index.php/2014/10/30/math-workshop-tool-ki/ Transform your math workshop with a simple system that keeps students engaged, organized, and working independently while you focus on small-group instruction. Managing a successful math workshop can feel overwhelming. Between meeting with guided math groups, keeping students engaged in math centers, managing math workshop rotations, and answering constant questions, it’s easy for the math […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-workshop/feed/ 6 84 How to Teach 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction (Strategies That Actually Work) https://proudtobeprimary.com/3-digit-addition-and-subtraction-strategies/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/3-digit-addition-and-subtraction-strategies/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=34814 If you’ve been struggling to teach regrouping, these 3 digit addition and subtraction strategies will help your students build real understanding instead of just memorizing steps. Teaching 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction Teaching 3 digit addition and subtraction strategies can feel like one of those units that should be straightforward… but somehow isn’t. You model regrouping, […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/3-digit-addition-and-subtraction-strategies/feed/ 0 34814 Math Books for Kids: The Best Picture Books to Teach Math Concepts (K–2) https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-books-for-kids/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-books-for-kids/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:16:47 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=3469 The ULTIMATE GUIDE to the BEST math books for kids in primary grades, K-2. Includes a FREE printable book guide you can download and use. Teachers are always looking for ways to make math more engaging, and one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools is a great math picture book. The right math books […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-books-for-kids/feed/ 2 3469 Top Math Websites for Kids: Fun, Engaging, and Educational https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-websites-for-kids/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-websites-for-kids/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:06:17 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=7538 Finding math websites kids actually want to use just got a whole lot easier. Get the full breakdown of the best free and paid options for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, sorted by category so you can find exactly what you need in seconds. Best Math Websites for Kids Math practice shouldn’t mean a […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-websites-for-kids/feed/ 2 7538 Daily Math Practice Made Easy With Math Mats (K-2 Activities Teachers Love) https://proudtobeprimary.com/monthly-math-mats-daily-math-practice/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/monthly-math-mats-daily-math-practice/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:50:17 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/index.php/2015/03/14/monthly-math-mats-daily-math-practice/ Monthly Math Mats for daily math practice: activities for daily spiral math review. Great for math centers, morning work, or homework. Tips for Teaching with Monthly Math Mats in K-2 Building strong math skills takes more than just one lesson. Students need consistent, meaningful daily math practice to really understand and remember what they are […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/monthly-math-mats-daily-math-practice/feed/ 15 72 The Ultimate List of Hands-On Math Manipulatives & Tools for K-2 Classrooms https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-manipulatives/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-manipulatives/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:07:15 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=3462 Math manipulatives are useful for teachers and students in elementary school during math lessons, activities, and games. See what math manipulatives every classroom should have. Must-Have Math Tools for Every Classroom Math can feel abstract for many students, especially when new concepts are introduced without anything concrete to connect to. Worksheets and explanations only go […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-manipulatives/feed/ 4 3462 Free Number of the Day Poster Routine for Early Math Success https://proudtobeprimary.com/free-number-of-the-day-poster/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/free-number-of-the-day-poster/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=33944 Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers can learn how to use a Number of the Day Poster for free to build daily number sense, create a consistent math routine, and engage students with hands-on, interactive number activities. Number of the Day Math Poster Mornings in an elementary classroom move fast. Between attendance, morning work, behavior check-ins, […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/free-number-of-the-day-poster/feed/ 0 33944 100 Days of School Activities: Have a Blast with These Popular Ideas https://proudtobeprimary.com/100-days-of-school-activities/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/100-days-of-school-activities/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:36:10 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=2772 Teachers are always looking for fun 100-day-of-school activities, but it can be hard to decide which ones to use. The activities below are easy to prep and fun to complete, making this day of celebration memorable for everyone. The 100th day of school is a BIG deal in any primary classroom. It means that we […]

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