The US Math Recovery Council has been compiling a library of free, public resources for educators focused on mathematics and digital teaching/learning, along with resources for teachers to send to parents.
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Ready Set Math includes evidence-based, digital teacher resources for mini-lessons with large or small groups and independent activities. Focusing on important numeracy and early algebraic reasoning topics, Ready Set Math’s formative assessment tasks and mini-lessons offer powerful tools to quickly identify what students know and target instruction to meet their needs. Ready Set Math works with any core curriculum to help educators choose the right content, at the right time, for all students.
Key Components of High-Quality Mathematics Professional Development
There are elements of professional development experiences that ensure impactful and lasting knowledge takeaways. The next time you are searching for mathematics or any other high-quality professional development for your staff, ask about the following components.
Number Words and Numerals Virtual Lesson and Resource Examples
Virtual intervention video using corresponding slide decks to facilitate lessons in Number Words and Numerals (17:16)
Multiplication and Division Virtual Lesson and Resource Examples
Virtual intervention video using corresponding slide decks to facilitate lessons in Multiplication and Division (28:59)
Early Counting with Addition and Subtraction, Virtual Lesson and Resource Examples
Virtual intervention video using corresponding slide decks to facilitate lessons in Early Counting with Addition and Subtraction (8:20)
Structuring to 5,10, and 20, Virtual Lesson and Resource Examples
Virtual intervention video using corresponding slide decks to facilitate lessons in Structuring Numbers to 20 (25:17)
Beyond Fluency to 20: The Power of Intentional Sequences to Build Fluency in Addition and Subtraction Within 100
Download slides and handouts from a recent Math Recovery session at the 2021 Build Math Minds Virtual Summit
Stuck in the World of Repeated Addition and Subtraction?
Download slides and handouts from a recent Math Recovery session at the 2021 Build Math Minds Virtual Summit
Constructing Mathematical Understanding for All Learners
Download slides and handouts from a recent Math Recovery session at the 2021 Build Math Minds Virtual Summit
How to Play Quick Draw: Fun Math Card Game
Video instructions for how to play Quick Draw Multiplication: Game Appropriate for Grades 1-5 (2:30)
How to Play Quick Draw: 2s
Video Example of Quick Draw Counting by 2s: Game Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:08)
How to Play Trash: Fun Math Card Game
Video instructions for how to play Trash Multiplication: Game Appropriate for Grades 1-5 (1:21)
How to Play Treasure Hunt: Fun Math Card Game
Video instructions for how to play Treasure Hunt: Game Appropriate for PK - 8 (2:41)
Treasure Hunt 1-14
Video instructions for how to play Treasure Hunt: Content - Sequencing and Identifying Numbers 1-14 Game Appropriate for PK -1 (4:44)
How to Play Four’s a Winner: Fun Multiplication Game
Video instructions for how to play Four's A Winner: Multiplication Game Appropriate for Grades 3-5 (3:41)
How to Play Mini Multo: Fun Multiplication Game
Video instructions for how to play Mini Multo: Multiplication Game Appropriate for Grades 1-5 (:44)
How to Play Factoring Game 8s
Video instructions for how to play Factoring Division Game: Game Appropriate for Grades 3-5 (2:52)
How to Play Multiples Game 8s
Video instructions for how to play Multiples Game: Multiplication Game Appropriate for Grades 1-5 (2:55)
Fill the Board to 5 Game
Video instructions for how to play Fill the Board : Content - Addition to 5, Appropriate for K-1 (4:34)
Roll to Make 6: Fun Addition Math Game
Video instructions for how to play Roll to Make 6: Content - Addition, Appropriate for K-2 (3:02)
Snap 10: Fun Addition Math Game
Video instructions for how to play Snap 10: Content - Combinations to 10, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:50)
Go Fish: Fun Addition Math Game
Video instructions for how to play Go Fish: Content - Combinations to 10, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:35)
Number Generator Information
Video information on number generator apps: Appropriate for parents (1:00)
Bulls Eye with Dice
Video instructions for how to play Bulls Eye Addition and Subtraction game: Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:02)
Make 5 Bingo
Video instructions for how to play Make 5 Bingo: Content - Addition to 5, Appropriate for K-1 (4:39)
Fun Conceptual Multiplication Practice
Video instructions for how to practice Multiplication: Content- multiplication strategies, Appropriate for Grads 2-5 (4:36)
Spill the cup to 5
Video instructions for how to play Spill the Cup to 5: Content- Early Math Combinations Game,Appropriate for PK -1 (3:03)
How Many More to Make 5?
Video instructions for how to play How Many More to Make 5: Content- Early Math Combinations Game, Appropriate for PK -1(5:00)
Snack Time
Video instructions for how to play Snack Time: Content - Developing Multiplication Concepts, Appropriate for Grades 1-2 (9:00)
Junk Multiples
Video Instructions for how to play Junk Multiples: Content- Multiplication, Appropriate for Grades 1-4 (3:14)
Disappearing Numbers
Video instructions on how to support your child to learn a sequence by having numbers disappear. Appropriate for PK-4 (7:39)
62 Minus
Video instructions for how to play the game 62 Minus: Content - Subtraction, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:22)
Add to Get 60
Video instructions for how to play the game Add to Get 60 Content - Addition, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:14)
Multiplication Array Bingo
Video instructions for how to play the game Multiplication Array Bingo: Content- matching multiplication arrays with the product, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (3:16)
I Have Who Has
Video instructions for how to play the game I Have Who Has: Content - Multiplication Situations, Appropriate for Grade 2-4 (2:02)
Fill the 10 Frame Game
Video instructions for how to play Fill the 10 Frame Game: Content - Combinations for 10. Appropriate for K-2 (3:18)
How to make a 10 Frame
Video instructions for how to make a 10 frame and ways to use it. Content - Parent Information (2:50)
Multiplication Bingo Board
Video instructions for how to make a homemade bingo multiplication board and practice facts with a deck of cards - Parent Information (4:38)
Make 10 Solitaire
Video instructions for how to play Make 10 Solitaire with a regular deck of cards: Content:Combinations for 10, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:48)
Don't Break the Ice
Video of how to adjust the Don't Break the Ice game to include addition and subtraction practice. (7:29)
Number House
Video Instructions for how to play Number House: Content - identifying numerals, Appropriate PK - 1 (4:44)
Number Sequence with Cups 1-10
Video Instructions for how to play Number Sequence with Cups: 1-10 Content - identifying numerals, Appropriate PK - 1 (2:34)
Number Sequence with Cups: Find the Chip
Video Instructions for how to play Number Sequence with Cups: Find the Chip : Content - identifying numerals, Appropriate PK - 1 (2:01)
Low Doubles Bingo
Video instructions on how to play Low Doubles Bingo: Content - addition facts, Appropriate: K-2 (4:38)
Combinations to 10 Bingo
Video instructions on how to play Combinations to 10 Bingo: Content - addition facts, Appropriate: K-2 (4:24)
Arithmetic Rack Bingo
Video instructions on how to play Arithmetic Rack Bingo: Content - addition facts, Appropriate: K-2 (6:29)
NCTM Free Resources
Free resources for teachers and students in five categories: Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 / Illuminations / Figure This! / Classroom Resources / Free Webinar
NCTM Free Games
Free resources for teachers and students in five categories: Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 / Illuminations / Figure This! / Classroom Resources / Free Webinar
Graham Fletcher 3 Act Tasks
Spreadsheet of 3 Act Tasks, problem-based lessons that foster students’ curiosity.
Math Learning Center (Bridges in Mathematics) Apps
All apps are available in two or more versions: a web app for all modern browsers, and downloadable versions for specific operating systems and devices (such as Apple iOS for iPad).
Math Learning Center (Bridges in Mathematics) Free Lessons & Publications
Free lessons and publications, ranging from grades K-12.
Math Words & Ideas (English)
These provide clear, interactive review of different concepts. Many include an animation; all include a Try It screen. Choose a grade on the left. Choose a topic above.
Math Words & Ideas (Spanish)
These provide clear, interactive review of different concepts. Many include an animation; all include a Try It screen. Choose a grade on the left. Choose a topic above.
Khan Academy (free online courses)
A nonprofit with free education for anyone, anywhere. Broken into categories for Learners, Teachers, Districts, and Parents
Age of Learning
Providing schools closed due to the coronavirus with free home access for all affected families to leading digital education programs ABCmouse, Adventure Academy, and ReadingIQ. Programs serve students in preschool / pre-k, elementary school, and middle school.
Symbaloo
View websites appropriate for each grade (K-5) by clicking one of the tabs running along the top of the page
Classroom Snapshots (blog)
Worksheet-less Math Homework - based on Math Recovery’s AVMR course information
Math Elementary School Closure Lessons by Grade Level (San Francisco Unified School District)
SFUSD has produced 10 days of activities that teachers can choose to assign to students for them to complete at home. The stand-alone activities are designed for students to do on paper without technology and are available to all under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
STMath - Visual Math Program
PreK-8 visual instructional program that leverages the brain's innate spatial-temporal reasoning ability to solve mathematical problems, with categories for Administratos, Math Leaders, Teachers and Parents. Available for no cost for parents, schools, districts affected by school closures.
Great Minds
Eureka Math curriculum free videos and lessons with downloads and support resources for teachers K-12
MathReps
For Kindergarten - High school math, they have worksheets and games, a Facebook page and group
Prodigy
Curriculum aligned math platform for K-8, online games, worksheets, tests.
Freckle Math
Teachers can assign lessons to grades K-9. Freckle offers over 50,000 math questions covering K-9 standards. Students start off with a diagnostic, and after that, algorithms show them problems at their own skill level.
IKnowit
Temporarily free during COVID school closures. K-5 math practice lessons. Create class rosters, assign lessons, and track student progress
Greg Tang Math
Math puzzles and games, grades K-5
Math “25 Fun Math Activities and Games for Kids to do at Home for Free”
25 different math games for KS2 children that you can play at home to help your support your child with their learning outside of school.
Fun Brain
Free math activities by grade levels K-8
Bridges 2nd Edition Family Support
The resources provided below are for family members of students in classrooms currently using Bridges 2nd Edition. Provides guidance and suggestions for participating in your child's learning
Math Skills Games on Alexa (free to enable)
A large list of different audio mathematics practice and games using Alexa.
Math Before Bed
Math Before Bed is a collection of prompts that can inspire mathematical discussions that you and your children can have before bed, at dinner, or anytime.
Talking Math with Your Kids
Talking Math with Your Kids is about supporting children’s early mathematical development.
DreamBox Learning
Interactive online math tools and games help learners think for themselves and make sense of math. For a limited time, parents can get a 90 day FREE trial of DreamBox so children can learn at home. Simply sign up by April 30th. (check with your school for the school code or address to access your child’s account)
Fluency & Fitness
Three weeks Free – helps students review essential K-2 math topics while providing a movement break, video based.
Other Goose
Online Home Schooling for 2-7yr olds is free for next three weeks
Free Internet
Charter Communications is offering free internet for 60 days: 1.844.488.8395
PBS
PBS offers many free videos and lessons.
COVID-19 Daily Schedule Example for Kids & Parents
Facebook Post
Number Generator Information
Video information on number generator apps: Appropriate for parents (1:00)
YouCubed at Home from Stanford
Rich and creative ways to explore math at home for grades K-12.
GOLF
Fun Card Card Game (5:10)
Fun Addition Card Game
Addition Game: Direction and materials are in below the video in youtube (2:40)
Math Changout: Splat
Episode 1: models Splat with their kids: Amy Chang - AMVR Champion and husband Tom Chang
Math Changout
Episode 2: How to play Salute with your kids! Appropriate for K - 5 (2:47)
Addition Strategies with the game Qwirkle
Video instructions on how to support your child's addition strategeis as you play Qwirkle. Appropriate for Grades 1-5 (7:48)
Math Elementary School Closure Lessons by Grade Level (San Francisco Unified School District)
SFUSD has produced 10 days of activities that teachers can choose to assign to students for them to complete at home. The stand-alone activities are designed for students to do on paper without technology and are available to all under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
Free Internet
Charter Communications is offering free internet for 60 days: 1.844.488.8395
Key Components of High-Quality Mathematics Professional Development
There are elements of professional development experiences that ensure impactful and lasting knowledge takeaways. The next time you are searching for mathematics or any other high-quality professional development for your staff, ask about the following components.
Number Words and Numerals Virtual Lesson and Resource Examples
Virtual intervention video using corresponding slide decks to facilitate lessons in Number Words and Numerals (17:16)
Multiplication and Division Virtual Lesson and Resource Examples
Virtual intervention video using corresponding slide decks to facilitate lessons in Multiplication and Division (28:59)
Early Counting with Addition and Subtraction, Virtual Lesson and Resource Examples
Virtual intervention video using corresponding slide decks to facilitate lessons in Early Counting with Addition and Subtraction (8:20)
Structuring to 5,10, and 20, Virtual Lesson and Resource Examples
Virtual intervention video using corresponding slide decks to facilitate lessons in Structuring Numbers to 20 (25:17)
Beyond Fluency to 20: The Power of Intentional Sequences to Build Fluency in Addition and Subtraction Within 100
Download slides and handouts from a recent Math Recovery session at the 2021 Build Math Minds Virtual Summit
Stuck in the World of Repeated Addition and Subtraction?
Download slides and handouts from a recent Math Recovery session at the 2021 Build Math Minds Virtual Summit
Constructing Mathematical Understanding for All Learners
Download slides and handouts from a recent Math Recovery session at the 2021 Build Math Minds Virtual Summit
How to Play Quick Draw: Fun Math Card Game
Video instructions for how to play Quick Draw Multiplication: Game Appropriate for Grades 1-5 (2:30)
How to Play Quick Draw: 2s
Video Example of Quick Draw Counting by 2s: Game Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:08)
How to Play Trash: Fun Math Card Game
Video instructions for how to play Trash Multiplication: Game Appropriate for Grades 1-5 (1:21)
How to Play Treasure Hunt: Fun Math Card Game
Video instructions for how to play Treasure Hunt: Game Appropriate for PK - 8 (2:41)
Treasure Hunt 1-14
Video instructions for how to play Treasure Hunt: Content - Sequencing and Identifying Numbers 1-14 Game Appropriate for PK -1 (4:44)
How to Play Four’s a Winner: Fun Multiplication Game
Video instructions for how to play Four's A Winner: Multiplication Game Appropriate for Grades 3-5 (3:41)
How to Play Mini Multo: Fun Multiplication Game
Video instructions for how to play Mini Multo: Multiplication Game Appropriate for Grades 1-5 (:44)
How to Play Factoring Game 8s
Video instructions for how to play Factoring Division Game: Game Appropriate for Grades 3-5 (2:52)
How to Play Multiples Game 8s
Video instructions for how to play Multiples Game: Multiplication Game Appropriate for Grades 1-5 (2:55)
Fill the Board to 5 Game
Video instructions for how to play Fill the Board : Content - Addition to 5, Appropriate for K-1 (4:34)
Roll to Make 6: Fun Addition Math Game
Video instructions for how to play Roll to Make 6: Content - Addition, Appropriate for K-2 (3:02)
Snap 10: Fun Addition Math Game
Video instructions for how to play Snap 10: Content - Combinations to 10, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:50)
Go Fish: Fun Addition Math Game
Video instructions for how to play Go Fish: Content - Combinations to 10, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:35)
Number Generator Information
Video information on number generator apps: Appropriate for parents (1:00)
Bulls Eye with Dice
Video instructions for how to play Bulls Eye Addition and Subtraction game: Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:02)
Make 5 Bingo
Video instructions for how to play Make 5 Bingo: Content - Addition to 5, Appropriate for K-1 (4:39)
Fun Conceptual Multiplication Practice
Video instructions for how to practice Multiplication: Content- multiplication strategies, Appropriate for Grads 2-5 (4:36)
Spill the cup to 5
Video instructions for how to play Spill the Cup to 5: Content- Early Math Combinations Game,Appropriate for PK -1 (3:03)
How Many More to Make 5?
Video instructions for how to play How Many More to Make 5: Content- Early Math Combinations Game, Appropriate for PK -1(5:00)
Snack Time
Video instructions for how to play Snack Time: Content - Developing Multiplication Concepts, Appropriate for Grades 1-2 (9:00)
Junk Multiples
Video Instructions for how to play Junk Multiples: Content- Multiplication, Appropriate for Grades 1-4 (3:14)
Disappearing Numbers
Video instructions on how to support your child to learn a sequence by having numbers disappear. Appropriate for PK-4 (7:39)
62 Minus
Video instructions for how to play the game 62 Minus: Content - Subtraction, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:22)
Add to Get 60
Video instructions for how to play the game Add to Get 60 Content - Addition, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:14)
Multiplication Array Bingo
Video instructions for how to play the game Multiplication Array Bingo: Content- matching multiplication arrays with the product, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (3:16)
I Have Who Has
Video instructions for how to play the game I Have Who Has: Content - Multiplication Situations, Appropriate for Grade 2-4 (2:02)
Fill the 10 Frame Game
Video instructions for how to play Fill the 10 Frame Game: Content - Combinations for 10. Appropriate for K-2 (3:18)
How to make a 10 Frame
Video instructions for how to make a 10 frame and ways to use it. Content - Parent Information (2:50)
Multiplication Bingo Board
Video instructions for how to make a homemade bingo multiplication board and practice facts with a deck of cards - Parent Information (4:38)
Make 10 Solitaire
Video instructions for how to play Make 10 Solitaire with a regular deck of cards: Content:Combinations for 10, Appropriate for Grades 1-3 (2:48)
Don't Break the Ice
Video of how to adjust the Don't Break the Ice game to include addition and subtraction practice. (7:29)
Number House
Video Instructions for how to play Number House: Content - identifying numerals, Appropriate PK - 1 (4:44)
Number Sequence with Cups 1-10
Video Instructions for how to play Number Sequence with Cups: 1-10 Content - identifying numerals, Appropriate PK - 1 (2:34)
Number Sequence with Cups: Find the Chip
Video Instructions for how to play Number Sequence with Cups: Find the Chip : Content - identifying numerals, Appropriate PK - 1 (2:01)
Low Doubles Bingo
Video instructions on how to play Low Doubles Bingo: Content - addition facts, Appropriate: K-2 (4:38)
Combinations to 10 Bingo
Video instructions on how to play Combinations to 10 Bingo: Content - addition facts, Appropriate: K-2 (4:24)
Arithmetic Rack Bingo
Video instructions on how to play Arithmetic Rack Bingo: Content - addition facts, Appropriate: K-2 (6:29)
Kahoot: Free access to Kahoot! Premium
Premium for the remaining months of the academic year.
Screencast: Free Video casting resource (free 15 minutes of video)
Here’s a helpful How to Use Screencast from a fellow math teacher: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqpuFFAWYhk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqpuFFAWYhk</a>
Loom
Loom Pro will be free for all educator K-12- It is a platform that offers free screen and video recording software.
Number Generator
Playing math games at home? Tweak them by changing the numbers. There are free apps to that simulate dice, card and numbers. This way you don't have to use all your index cards up to create numbers. Random and Pretty Random both work well. Learn more: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6cFSE4hhXk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6cFSE4hhXk</a>
5 Best Free Video Conferencing Tools
Zoom Meeting is listed first. Feature descriptions and links are offered for all 5 options.
