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Monday, July 8, 2013

Monday Made It: Subitizing

Yay! It's time for......

This week, I made dot plates for subitizing:


I know you may be thinking, "Well, duh, easy enough to make and no explanation needed." Well, that is true, BUT I made a little presentation on the plates that I hope you watch and enjoy! :) And, please ignore my 1:30 a.m. voice............ :)



There you have it!! And this is not just a Kinder or 1st grade thing--it's never a bad thing to work on strengthening number sense! Go make some dot plates!! To help you out a little, I am including a page of suggested dot arrangements. Click the pic below to download your freebie!





And that all leads me to Made It #2:


I just finished up this pack this morning and I am VERY excited to use it in my classroom! Here are some sample pages:





And a fun little craftivity!!



You can check out this pack in either store:

Happy Monday!! :)
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26 comments:

  1. Julie SawyerJuly 8, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I was going to grab your arrangement sheet, but it's not available -- you maybe forgot to make it available to everyone with the link?

    Julie
    Math is Elementary

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    1. JanayeJuly 8, 2013 at 6:46 AM

      Ahh, yes, I did! The pitfalls of working past midnight! Thanks for the reminder--all fixed!

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  2. Jessica GoodrowJuly 8, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I have never heard of this work subitizing and am not feeling very bright... I don't teach math so maybe that's way although I used to teach first. The plates/activities look cute tho!

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    1. JanayeJuly 9, 2013 at 12:12 AM

      I'm sorry, Jessica! I admit that I was unfamiliar with the term until a few years ago, even though I have been subitizing on my own for as long as I can remember! We all do it to a certain degree. :) And I just typed a resonse similar to this to another blogger--I recommend searching some blogs or googling it because it is so fascinating to read about. It makes so much sense to teach it to kids and also makes you wonder why it is just now becoming so popular when the term alone has been around for many, many decades.

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  3. Brandee GreenJuly 8, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Such a great idea. I've never heard of this either, but it makes so much since! :) Great post.
    ~Brandee
    Creating Lifelong Learners

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    1. JanayeJuly 9, 2013 at 12:02 AM

      Thanks, Brandee!! I recommend searching some blogs or googling it because it is so fascinating to read about. It DOES make so much sense and makes you wonder why it is just now becoming so popular when the term alone has been around for many, many decades.

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  4. Miss NelsonJuly 8, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Love the subitizing plates. Have you seen the fun apps and powerpoints on subitizing?

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    1. JanayeJuly 8, 2013 at 11:59 PM

      I've used a subitizing app or two before but haven't found one I love. Do you have any recommendations? And I have made a few PowerPoints (even included some in my I Can...Subitize pack) to practice subitizing. Making the PowerPoints is as easy as making the plates! Another quick, easy way to practice.

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    2. dsrtrosesJuly 12, 2013 at 2:13 AM

      Have you tried TeacherTipster's subitizing app? I can't use it because I don't have an iPad but I've heard it is good.

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    4. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM

      Here is a link to my favorite subtilizing apps that I blogged about.
      http://k-2mathapps.blogspot.com/2013/10/subitizing-quick-way-to-develop-number.html

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  5. A Sunny Day in First GradeJuly 8, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    We do a lot with subitizing at my school! LOVE the colored plates!! Another thing to add to my to do list :)

    Sarah
    A Sunny Day in First Grade

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    1. JanayeJuly 8, 2013 at 11:56 PM

      Woohoo!! At least this little DIY project will be an easy one!! ;)

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  6. Matt July 8, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    I've never heard of this...Subitizing. Definitely going to be checkign this out.
    Thanks for sharing it. And I really like your Numbots

    thanks
    matt
    Digital: Divide & Conquer

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    1. JanayeJuly 8, 2013 at 11:55 PM

      Thanks for coming over, Matt!! I just checked out your blog and I am LOVING it so far!

      And, yes, look up subitizing! It's something you likely already do without thinking about and is a vital thing for our kids to learn to do. There is great power in teaching them to subitize!

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  7. BrittsfirstgradeblissJuly 8, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Love it!! We are all about subitizing at my school! Can't wait to purchase your unit!

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    1. JanayeJuly 8, 2013 at 11:37 PM

      Thanks so much! I'll bet you have some super subitizers if your whole school is on board! :)

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  8. The Math ManiacJuly 8, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Subitizing has been around for a long time but the Common Core is really pushing it into the foreground. If you have never tried it with kids, you should do it ASAP! It can make a huge difference in their development of number sense and leads to great things for multiplication and beyond.

    Tara
    The Math Maniac

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    1. JanayeJuly 8, 2013 at 11:36 PM

      Agreed!! ASAP! You are so, so, so right--thanks for chiming in!

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  9. Nancy WilsonJuly 11, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Wow...I am constantly telling my students how I am a lifelong learner & boy did I learn a lot in this post!! Your plate picture is on my pinterest board and your pack is on my wishlist...that thing keeps growing!! I will be looking up subitizing...so glad you mad the video so I know how to say it correctly!!! :)
    Thanks,
    Nancy
    The Apple Basket Teacher

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  10. StacyJuly 30, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Great post. . . PINNING!!!!!!

    ✰ Stacy

    Simpson Superstars

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  11. AnonymousAugust 11, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Love this thanks for sharing!!

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  12. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks for sharing this! Will definitely use the arrangement. Have you ever tried the rekenrek? I was recently introduced to it at a number sense workshop. Mathracks.com

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  13. AnonymousOctober 15, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    If you used different colors would you mix them up?

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  14. MrsBaliusNovember 10, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    What a great post!

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  15. Fleur de SoleilDecember 3, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Thanks for your sharing. I love it!

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