think! Mathematics Teacher's Resource Materials 1A

Number Facts and Fluency (Within 20)
Students develop strong number sense and computational fluency through systematic instruction in basic math facts. Using proven strategies, children build confidence with numbers up to 20, mastering addition and subtraction through hands-on activities and structured practice.

Geometric Foundations
The geometry unit introduces young learners to fundamental shape concepts through:

• Shape identification and classification
• Vocabulary development for geometric terms
• Exploration of how shapes can be combined and separated
• Analysis of basic geometric structures

Introduction to Fractions
Building on their understanding of shapes and parts, students begin their journey into fractions by:

• Recognizing whole objects and their parts
• Understanding the relationship between parts and wholes
• Visualizing how parts combine to create a complete whole
• Exploring basic fractional concepts through hands-on activities

Comprehensive Teacher Support Materials
The accompanying teacher's resources provide everything needed for effective instruction:

• Clear learning outcomes and vocabulary for each lesson
• Detailed board plans and journal prompts
• Strategic recall activities to reinforce previous learning
• Anticipated student responses and common misconceptions
• Extensive teaching ideas and differentiation strategies
• Complete answer keys with step-by-step solutions

Our spiral learning approach ensures concepts are revisited and deepened throughout the year, while the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (C-P-A) methodology helps students build lasting mathematical understanding. Each unit incorporates real-world applications and problem-solving opportunities, making mathematics meaningful and engaging for young learners

Find out more about our elementary school math curriculum.