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In class lately, we've been working on the key words that tell us to add or subtract when we hear a word problem.  I made some cute posters for these and figured I'd share them in both color and black/white.  Each pair of posters is $1... and obviously much higher quality than the preview image below!  Click each of the pictures to check them out! On another note, how is it June already?  I know I'm a bit late on this one... but here is the Problem of the Day for June/July! If you want to read about the routine, head on over here .  Otherwise, the routine and everything you need to start it is included in the free TPT item!  Click either picture to download! Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoy the new items!  I'm linking up with Manic Monday again... be sure to head there for other great free items!

If you didn't read my April post about the problem of the day, you can get all of the information about how I do the routine by clicking the picture below! This is one of my favorite routines because it's quick, easy, and tons of fun! In April, I focused on subtraction, but this month's set of questions includes both addition and subtraction word problems.  This will help the students work on whether they need to add or subtract when they hear a math story.  We focus on whether the story gets bigger or smaller, and on the key words in the story! I'm going to keep this post short to give you time to read up on the original post with the details about the routine! Download the new questions for the problem of the day by clicking the picture below! This freebie is linked up with Manic Monday! Head over there to check out some other wonderful freebies!

The "Problem of the Day" is probably one of my favorite routines for the classroom!  I ended up starting this routine as prep work for the story problems that are on the Kindergarten IOWA test... and my kids just love it! I know a lot of teachers do math journals with their kids, which is somewhat similar.  I have thought about doing those, but unfortunately the IOWA Test doesn't allow for students to use scrap paper to solve their math problems, so I use my problem of the day to focus on counting with our fingers. (Obviously when I teach my addition and subtraction units, we do many more hands on activities, but this is a quick five minute review... or introduction!  I actually use the problem of the day with my class long before I teach my addition and subtraction units!) Anyway... back to this quick routine!  First things first, download the free problem of the day set for April below! Print them, laminate, and cut the paper into fourths.   I keep my ...