Do you use task cards in the classroom? I discovered them last year when I taught a combination class – they were invaluable! This year, teaching a straight first grade class, they STILL are invaluable. They really differentiate the curriculum in a huge way and it also offers the benefit of collaborative learning. My children were thrilled when I added a recording sheet to my task cards. They all write the name of the set they’re working on at the top and then they go to it. Card # 1’s answer is written in box 1, etc.
I’ve found a LOT of task cards on the internet but I’ve also designed some of my own to help my children learn or improve on a specific concept. For example, we’re (still) working hard on ten more/ten less/one more/ one less – I designed some cards and they’re a huge hit! (Nothing fancy – no cute graphics but BOY, do they love them!)
The best thing is, they all ASK if they can do task cards “when they’re finished” with their work or centers! I love it! I’m so pleased, because when we first started the year, it was like pulling teeth to get them to expand their learning beyond just the basics – this is a huge step! In fact, one of my kiddos found a set on less than-greater than and he went through the entire set! He is one of my low readers, and some of the cards required reading the words “less than” and “greater than”. He came up to me and said, “I know what this says!” Success!
We’ve been working hard on ten frames. I created a very small set (only 6 cards) on ten frame addition. I’m uploading with the hope that, as always, you’ll find them helpful. You’re actually getting these before my kiddos are: I’m taking them to my class tomorrow! Please let me know if they work for you! (Click on the link below the image. This is the first time I've figured out how to use Google Docs so I hope it's right!)
