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    Number Bridge No-Prep Math Game – Bright Ideas October

    Today I’m sharing one of my favorite no-prep ideas for math or spelling.
    All you need is paper and crayons.
    I call it Number Bridge.
     
    Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play
     
    This simple game can be adapted to any grade level, but here are the basic rules to play for my little ones.
    Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play
    Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play
    That’s all there is to it!
    This is great practice while making the number board themselves, and more practice creating the bridges. Each student will have a uniquely different board, and it’s a great tool for quick assessment.
    The best part about this quick activity is that you can tailor it to your own class and level, and then vary it by simply changing the rule each time.
     
    Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play
     
    Here are some of the more challenging Number Bridges for my older students:
     
     
     
    Make a bridge skip counting by 2’s.
    Make a bridge adding two numbers connected by a bridge. Write the equation across the bridge.
    Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play

    Make a bridge adding three numbers connected by a color bridge. Record the number bond equations elsewhere (or inside the triangle) for more challenge.

    Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play

    Why stop with numbers? Make a letter bridge connecting upper and lower case letters…

    Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play

    Make a letter bridge connecting letters in alphabetical order.

    Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play

    Make a letter bridge connecting letters to spell simple words.

    Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play

    We also play this on the white board with the whole class, or with partners. It’s great when we have 10 extra minutes to spare!
    number bridge
    How would you play it with your class to stretch their thinking and practice skills? I’d love to add more ideas, so let me know in the comments!

     

    For more ideas, please visit me on Facebook, Pinterest or Teachers Pay Teachers! 

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    1. Jayne Gammons

      October 18, 2014 at 7:10 am

      Great possibilities for this idea! Thanks for sharing. Jayne
      Smart Kids

    2. Karri Sands

      October 18, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Wow! This is so simple and a great time-filler. My second graders will love it.
      Karri
      One Sassy Teacher

    3. Sally

      October 18, 2014 at 9:03 am

      So many ideas are rushing through my head! I think I'll start with counting by 2s on Monday. Thanks for sharing!

      Sally from Elementary Matters

    4. Charlene Sequeira

      October 18, 2014 at 10:42 am

      This is a great idea, Susanna! It works really well for differentiating learning too. I have such a wide range in my groups this year, it will be great to try this with some challenges for my stronger kids.

      Charlene/Diamond Mom
      Diamond Mom's Treasury

    5. Fran Kramer

      October 18, 2014 at 11:54 am

      Does your brain ever stop thinking of brilliant ideas? How about numbers with tally marks? How about numbers with ten frames, dots, two matching sight words with one capitalized? Okay I am a kinder teacher at heart but I adore this idea and you!

    6. Whimsy Workshop Teaching

      October 18, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      Thanks for visiting Jayne! Hope it works for you! : )

    7. Whimsy Workshop Teaching

      October 18, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks Karri! Once they get good at it, you can assign different jobs for different abilities just by walking around and telling them what their job is!
      : )

    8. Whimsy Workshop Teaching

      October 18, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks Sally! I'd love to see your ideas!!
      : )

    9. Whimsy Workshop Teaching

      October 18, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Yay! Thanks Fran and YOU are the one with a gazillion ideas! xo

    10. Whimsy Workshop Teaching

      October 18, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      Great idea, Charlene! As you know I have to differentiate every single lesson for multi-age, so this is a life-saver sometimes!
      Hope to see you at the blogger meet-up!
      xo

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