Math workshop can be overwhelming when you are first starting to implement it. Even a few years in or after changing grade levels, it can be overwhelming to prep centers and know where to begin. I've solved that problem for you. I've designed a Math Workshop Starter Pack that includes everything you need to get started, from the how to guide to eight centers that you can use all year long. Check out each item that is included in the bundle in more detail below!
All of the items (except 2) can be purchased individually as well, but you save the MOST money by buying the discounted bundle.
Math Workshop: How Do I Get Started Guide?
Included in this packet:
-FAQ about math workshop
-Benefits of this format
-Descriptions of the three components of workshop – mini lesson, independent practice & share
-Rotation and weekly schedule
-Advice on getting started, grouping your students and setting up workshop
-Planning printables including:
-weekly planning sheet
-unit planning
-topic planning
-record keeping sheets by group & by student
-Organization printables in 5 different versions (3 color & 2 B/W) including:
-goal of the week
-rotation schedule
-list of stations
-math partners
-math groups
-Samples of how to use the printables & pictures of math workshop anchor charts
-Checklists for planning & organizing
This file includes 2 editable files (PDF and Powerpoint) so you can type right into the planning sheets.
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Estimate It, Sort It, Graph It
This graphing center is a year long center that focuses on sorting, estimating and graphing. It can be used in a variety of ways. It was originally designed as a three week rotation for math workshop that can be used all year long. Students use the same items and first estimate how many items and skip count to find the actual amount. Then the next week they sort the items three different ways. During the third week they choose one of the ways they sorted and create a bar graph or a pictograph and answer questions about their graph.
In addition to the directions, this includes printables, sorting mats, graph paper and more!
Number Books
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This printable number book is perfect for a math center, number of the day activity, bell work, and more. Students can work at their own pace or do an assigned amount of pages each day. Each page allows students to practice their place value understanding by writing the given number in word form, expanded form, base ten blocks and a number sentence. It also includes a spot for writing the number three additional ways so students can practice using tallies, pictures, number sentences, money and more. Numbers 1-100 are included but there is also a blank page where you (or your students) can write in (or type) any number you want them to practice.
Fact Fluency Practice
Do your students seem to know their math facts when you test them by number (7s, 8s, 9s, etc.)? Do they seem to forget EVERYTHING when you mix up the problems? I was finding this to be the case over and over so I created these minute math tests that were a mix of math facts. These are designed to help students review the facts they know and improve their fluency.
Included in this file:
-31 pages designed to be cut in half – 62 total tests
-20 problems per test
-Horizontal & vertical problems
-Addition (10 pages)
-Subtraction (10 pages)
-Multiplication (6 pages)
-Addition & Subtraction Mixed (5 pages)
Addition Bump Games
Bump is an easy and fun way to practice math facts and fluency in the classroom. In this version, Spin & Add Bump - Generic Edition, students can practice their addition facts by number. There is a different game for numbers 1-10 included.
Each game is in color and in black and white and can be used all year long. Print and play! All you need to add is a pencil and paperclip to use as a spinner and then 10 markers/game pieces for each player. Directions are printed on the bottom of each game. If you've never played BUMP before, check out this post with directions (but they are also included with each game).
Each game is in color and in black and white and can be used all year long. Print and play! All you need to add is a pencil and paperclip to use as a spinner and then 10 markers/game pieces for each player. Directions are printed on the bottom of each game. If you've never played BUMP before, check out this post with directions (but they are also included with each game).
Subtraction Bump Games
There is no better way to practice subtraction within 20 than by playing games. Bump is an easy and fun way to practice math facts and fluency in the classroom. In this version, Spin & Subtract Bump, students can practice their subtraction facts by number. There is a different game board for numbers 10-20 included.
Each game is in color and in black and white. Print and play! All you need to add is a pencil and paperclip to use as a spinner and then 10 markers/game pieces for each player. Directions are printed on the bottom of each game.
Each game is in color and in black and white. Print and play! All you need to add is a pencil and paperclip to use as a spinner and then 10 markers/game pieces for each player. Directions are printed on the bottom of each game.
Multiplication Bump Games
Bump is an easy and fun way to practice math facts and fluency in the classroom. In this version, Spin & Multiply Bump, students can practice their multiplication facts by number. There is a different game for numbers 1-10 included.
Each game is in color and in black and white. Print and play! All you need to add is a pencil and paperclip to use as a spinner and then 10 markers/game pieces for each player. Directions are printed on the bottom of each game.
Each game is in color and in black and white. Print and play! All you need to add is a pencil and paperclip to use as a spinner and then 10 markers/game pieces for each player. Directions are printed on the bottom of each game.
Dice Games (Bundle Exclusive)
These dice games are an exclusive to this bundle. They can't be purchased anywhere else but in this bundle. You can print these out and have students turn them in to see their progress on the skill. You could also laminate it or put it in these reusable pouches (I got mine at Target) for simple practice. I've tried to include games for a variety of levels so you can differentiate for your students.
Included:
-3 counting games
-4 place value games (2, 3, 4, and 5 digit numbers)
-10 addition games (1 digit + 1 digit up to 4 digit + 4 digit)
-9 subtraction games (1 digit - 1 digit up to 4 digit - 4 digit)
-7 multiplication games (1 digit x 1 digit up to 4 digit x 2 digit)
-3 division games (3 digit divided by 1 digit up to 4 digit divided by 2 digits)
Editable Task Cards (Bundle Exclusive)
Task cards are a great way to practice math skills in a different and more engaging format than worksheets. If you are new to task cards, I've created a FAQs all about task cards that you can find HERE.
These editable task cards are another exclusive for this bundle. You can't buy it anywhere else. With these cards you can add your own problems by typing into the editable pdf. It includes 32 cards both numbered and unnumbered along with a recording sheet for students to document their answers.
This Math Workshop Starter Pack is perfect for a teacher just starting out on the Math Workshop journey. It has everything you need to get started - tips & tricks, planning sheets, and 8 evergreen centers that you can use all year long with minimal prep.
Remember to save the most money by grabbing the bundle NOW, before the price increases!!