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Math Fingers (K)

Stage 1: Show and Say

Narrative

Students choose a card. One partner shows the same number of fingers as the card and the other partner says the number of fingers shown.

Stage 2: Fewer or More

Narrative

Students choose a card. One partner uses their fingers to show a quantity that is fewer than the fingers on the card. The other partner uses their fingers to show a quantity that is more.

Stage 3: Add 2 Hands

Narrative

Each partner holds up some fingers on one hand. Partners work together to figure out how many fingers are up altogether.

Stage 4: Make 10

Narrative

One partner rolls the cube on the mat and shows that number of fingers. The other partner determines how many more fingers are needed to make 10. Both partners fill in an equation to show the 2 parts that make 10.