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Multiply

Have one student stand on a number on the mat. Have another roll a die. Have the students then work together to figure out the product of the two numbers. For example, the student stands on 40. The other student rolls a 4. They multiply 40 x 4 to reach 160. (They could count to […]

Rounding

Say a number less than 1,000 and have students round it to the nearest 100. Say a number less than 100 and have students round it to the nearest 10. To round, have them first find which two numbers their number is between on the mat. If rounding to the nearest 10, ask them if […]

Adding Rounded Numbers

Write a three-digit division problem on the board. Ask the class to round the two numbers to the nearest 100 before adding them (see rounding activity above). Once the two addends have been rounded to the nearest 100, have a student add the two numbers using the mat to find the sum.

Dividing by 10s

Practice dividing hundreds by multiples of 10. Have students toss a bean bag onto a multiple of 100 on the mat. Then ask them to divide by whatever is 1/10 of that number. For example, if the bean bag lands on 700, ask them to divide by 70. (They can use the mat to find […]

Gratitude Journal Writing Activity

Have your students write out the following six positive affirmations and their reflections.

I Like Myself Writing Activity

Have your students hop on the “I Like Myself Hop” and then write out 10 things they like about themselves. Give different examples if students seem to be struggling with ideas. Allow students to share with the class when they are finished. Students do not have to share, but if they would like to, it […]

I Love My Life Writing Activity

Have your students write out 10 things they feel grateful for and love about their life. Give different examples if students seem to be struggling with ideas. Allow students to share with the class when they are finished. Students do not have to share, but if they would like to, it could lead to great […]

I am Excited Writing Activity

Have your students write out and reflect upon 10 things they are excited about. Give different examples if students seem to be struggling with ideas. Allow students to share with the class when they are finished. Students do not have to share, but if they would like to, it could lead to great discussions!

I am Happy Writing Activity

Have your students write out 10 things they feel happy about. Give different examples if students seem to be struggling with ideas. Allow students to share with the class when they are finished. Students do not have to share, but if they would like to, it could lead to great discussions!

I am Healthy Writing Activity

Have your students write out 10 things they do that are healthy life choices and activities. Give different examples if students seem to be struggling with ideas. Allow students to share with the class when they are finished. Students do not have to share, but if they would like to, it could lead to great […]