Number Sense Boosters
Grades 1 & 2
Improve your students’ overall number sense with these quick and simple math activities.
- Activities you can use to BOOST number sense for your 1st or 2nd graders.
- Step-by-step activities you can implement with few to no materials.
- Each activity includes a “why it works” description so you know exactly why each activity will support number sense.
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