Math Crafts make math so much fun

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If you’re looking for a crafty, hands-on way to make math engaging for your students, give math crafts a try. They’re the perfect way to practice addition, subtraction or multiplication number facts . Because there are fifteen different options for each craft, you can even give your kids the opportunity to practice multi-digit addition and subtraction.

Your kids do the work and you get a colorful bulletin board or hallway display with student work samples – perfect!

Math crafts are perfect for using with students in first grade, second grade and third grade who are working on addition, subtraction and multiplication number facts. The differentiated activities mean that your students can even work on two digit addition and subtraction or adding and subtracting three digit numbers. They align with core standards and are simple, fun, and engaging to do! Your students won’t even realize they’re working on their math skills. #mathactivities #math

Develop a wide range of skills

I’m always on the lookout for incorporating as many skills as possible into classroom activities.

Math crafts not only provide students with the practice they need for basic math skills but they also encourage fine motor development. Students need to color, trace, cut and paste. They also need to read and follow instructions, all while getting essential practice with number facts or operations in base ten.

Differentiate your Math Crafts

Not every child will be working at the same level in your classroom. Some students may be working on adding to ten while others are learning number facts to 20.

You might want your students to practice adding two digit numbers. In every classroom, there will be some students who are still not ready for regrouping. Then you’ll have others who have grasped the concept well and are adding and subtracting three digit numbers. With the 15 differentiated options included, you can choose what’s best for individual students.

If you have a multi-age classroom, being able to choose appropriate activities for all your students is even more important.

Independent Center

When kids can work independently at centers it makes our teaching job even easier. Following the visual instructions, your students should easily be able to put together their math craftivity.