Counting on

A critical math skill for first graders to learn is the ability to count on. My sweet friend Deb over on Oh My Little Classity Class had a f...

Many kids do not realize that counting can start at any number; it doesn’t always have to start at one (1). Once kids can count and begin to recognize the dice dot patterns and the finger patterns on hands without needing to count, counting on with these is a great skill to try. That’s exactly where ... Read More about Counting On Activities and Printables

Are you wondering when or how to transition your students from counting all the numbers to counting on or up from the first or greater number when adding? Counting on is typically one of the first

Building number sense in first grade can seem daunting but with the right number sense activities and lessons, it can be a lot of fun! In th...

It's so easy to practice counting on with your kids especially if you try one of these fun math games and activities that are perfect for school or home.

Hello Everyone! This coming week we will add to our addition strategy tool box by learning about "counting on." My friend and teammate, Mary has such great ideas for teaching different strategies and this little unit was inspired by her! Thanks, Mary! When adding two numbers together, we will put the larger number in our pocket and count on. The number in your pocket doesn't change. Say that number and count on with the smaller number. This little unit includes some whole group and math tub…

May 5, 2020 - Grab a deck of cards and some dice to play this simple counting on card game. It's an easy way to practice math after school.

Practice counting on with one of these ideas that use simple supplies that you can do at home. They're easy, hands-on, and fun.

Skip counting doesn't have to be tricky. This blog post is full of hands on ideas and activities to practice skip counting for your little learners. There are FREE printable too!

Are you working on skip counting in your elementary classroom? If so, check out this blog for 9 of my favorite skip counting games. These counting games are not only great to help learn time tables, but also help your students get comfortable with numbers. Your students will love these skip counting activities like skip counting knockout, hopscotch counting, skip counting scavenger hunt, musical chair counting and more. See how you can add these classroom games into your math centers today.