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[Friday Freebie] Number Sense Challenge for Valentine's Day

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Hi Manoj,

Happy Friday!

Before I dive into the new resource, can you help me out? I've been having difficulty with emails actually getting delivered to teachers lately, and a couple of simple steps can help signal to inboxes that my emails are valuable and trustworthy.

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Ok, on to the good stuff!

It's been awhile since I've sent a Friday freebie, so I thought I would send over one more activity you can use on Valentine's Day to challenge your students to think flexibly and fluently with numbers.

The challenge includes 3 different versions, so hopefully one of these will be *just right* for your students. But it also includes a "create your own" version, which can really challenge your kids who want to dig deeper!

Download this activity using the link below--no need to hop to my website or shop!

(And as a reminder-->if you teach grades 5-8, take a peek at the bonus resources available to Math Geek Mama+ members this month! To help you weave in meaningful math fun for Valentine's Day (and St. Patrick's Day), I've got some exclusive resources to give to everyone who joins in the month of February.)

Learn more below!


Seasonal Math Games BONUS:

This month, I have a collection of Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day games as an additional bonus for everyone who joins Math Geek Mama+.

This includes 6 different activities for 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade, so you can use the resources for your grade level, or you can mix and match to find some fun and engaging challenges that are just right for your students.

This includes 3 Valentine's themed activities and 3 St. Patrick's Day themed activities for each grade level.

Use these as sub plans, for early finishers, as extra credit, or just as a fun break from your normal math routine (while still pushing and challenging your students!).

If you haven't checked out Math Geek Mama+ yet, here are a few benefits of being a "plus" member:

  • Access to the ad-free website with ALL Math Geek Mama resources for grades 5-8
  • New resources added each month (and sent straight to your inbox!)
  • Student-centered materials that can supplement your math curriculum to stretch & engage your students

If you want more details about what's included, see the current Math Geek Mama+ catalog HERE.

Learn more and sign up for Math Geek Mama+ HERE!


Valentine's Day Number Sense Challenge:

This activity, called "Cupid's Arrow," challenges kids to find a combination using exactly 3 of Cupid's arrows to achieve the target score.

How many different combinations can they find?? Are there infinite solutions, exactly one, exactly two, etc.? I hope this sparks some fun math conversations with your kids!

>>Get your copy of Cupid's Arrow Challenge HERE | Instant Download


Also as a quick heads up--I usually send new resources on Sunday evening...but here in the U.S. most folks will be watching a particular football game this Sunday.

But that's not going to stop me! Be on the lookout for a brand new place value resource coming this Sunday evening. :)

I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

Blessings,


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  • Online Math Games for Grades 3-6: If you teach math in grades 3-6, you might be interested in Digital Math Games, a growing, online library of self-checking math activities. Use this as a math center, for intervention, review before a test or as extra practice students can use at home. -->LEARN MORE ABOUT DIGITAL MATH GAMES HERE

  • Save Time with All Access [Grades 5-8]: If you love the resources I create and share, you will love Math Geek Mama+, an ad-free, instant access library. Inside you'll find ALL Math Geek Mama resources, exclusives + new resources sent right to your inbox every month. -->LEARN MORE ABOUT MATH GEEK MAMA+ HERE

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