Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Bowling for Facts!



Today during math stations, the kids went bowling for addition facts...without the real pins and bowling balls, but still pretty fun! This is a partner game, and each player gets a bowling mat and a handful of colorful chips (I call them mini bowling balls). The players take turns rolling 2 dice, then adding the sums of the numbers rolled. When one of the players rolls a number found on one of their pins, they "knock over" that pin with a chip. The first player to have all pins knocked over wins the game!

If you'd like a copy of this game, there is a precious, new and improved version uploaded to Teachers pay Teachers for $1.00!  It includes directions and 10 game mats--perfect for math stations!!!

95 comments:

Ginger Snaps said...

I love this and it's adaptable for any grade level! Please email me this! glauren4556@gmail.com

Erin said...

Could you send me a copy? I'd love to use it when we start multiplication! emcgrane at gmail dot com

Cara Carroll said...

Would LOVE a copy! That is darling! My kids would LOVE it!! My email is thefirstgradeparade@gmail.com

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Wow...totally confused myself. Clear as mud, right?!

Thanks for sharing!!
~Cara :)
http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com

Leslie Ann said...

I love this! If you have time, could you email it to me? lrowland@cherokeek12.org
I just made a word sort witches center game that I thought would go good with your halloween candy lollipop activity. I'll try and get it uploaded soon! :)

Abby said...

So stinkin' cute! I always love reading your many creative ideas! And I'm glad Cara posted the PDF file share above - I wanted to know too :)

Shelly said...

I am first year teacher 1st grade teacher and came across your blog a few weeks ago! I love it! You are so creative and have so many GREAT ideas! If you don't mind, I would LOVE a copy of this! It is so fun! Thank you so much!

Shelly
ShellyL@email.arizona.edu

bwjules1 said...

I would like a copy if you have time to send it to me. I know how busy teaching can be for teachers. I was a parent that volunteer in the classroom regularly and had a chance to become friends with two of my son's past elementary teachers. They work very hard and I'm sure you do too! :)

Julie

bwjules1@yahoo.com

http://willslittlehoney.blogspot.com/

bwjules1 said...

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http://aussiepumpkinpatch.com/index.php

http://confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-printables.html


Julie from http://willslittlehoney.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy! Thank you!
brogers@fairplay.k12.mo.us

Voakes Family said...

I would love a copy also! SOOOOO CUTE!
alisonvoakes@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I love it:) I would love a copy of this. You are super!! Thank you:)
kristy.larsen@gmail.com

Caroline Brantley said...

I would love a copy of this. This is wonderful.
Thanks
brantcc@bay.k12.fl.us

Kari said...

Could I get a copy? Thank you a ton! Email is kuhark@wawm.k12.wi.us

Abbie Austin said...

I just discovered your blog and I am so excited! I love all of your ideas. I can't wait to see what else you have to share. I am going to create my own bowling for facts game! My kids will love it.

Mara said...

Hi! I've never posted any comments on your site, but I've followed it for a couple months and I love it! You're so creative and your classroom looks like so much fun!
I'm a reading teacher so this activity wouldn't work for me, but I had a thought. Maybe I could use it with site words and have flashcards with the sight words that they pick up and try to cover the board. Do you have a blank copy of the board without the numbers? My e-mail is mara.b.arnold@gmail.com
Thanks!!

Sarah said...

I would love a copy of this, too!
untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

I wonder if it would be easier to make it available through Google docs or Scribd. Although I'm not quite sure how either of those sites work... :)

Thanks for sharing!!!

Jennifer said...

What a great idea! Can you please email me a copy? mrsjrg@gmail.com Thanks in advance!

Unknown said...

Such a wonderful idea! My first graders and I would really enjoy this game at our math centers. Please email me a copy at when you have time @ mhrndz86@gmail.com

thanks!

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy of the bowling activity.
terrell3@windstream.net thank you so much

Sarah Cooley said...

Hey everyone! I'm still trying to email everyone who has requested the game! I've gotten many, many requests via the blog and through email, so please forgive me if it is taking me awhile! I promise I'll get it to you soon!

Wright's Rippers said...

I would love a copy too.
jtknoles@gmail.com
Your blog is awesome!Thank you so much for sharing.

Mrs. McNatt said...

I would also love a copy! I have played bowling before where your have students put their markers up on end in triangle shape. They roll a small bouncy ball to knock them down and create a number sentence to go with it. Your game seems a lot more controlled!

I am loving your site!
Mcnattc@gmail.com

Jenna said...

I'm also a first year first grade teacher and I love your blog. Could you please e-mail this to me? jennatwigg@gmail.com

Brittney said...

Oh how fun! I am teaching K this year, but will probably be looping up with my class. If it's not too much trouble could you send me a copy of this as well?? THANKS!
brittneyhoff@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

What a great idea. When you get a chance, I'd love a copy. mebangl@norris.k12.ca.us

Thanks!

Valerie said...

I'd love a copy too if you can! Thanks so much! mrsreality26@gmail.com

Deborah Smelkinson said...

Wow, love this activity. I would love a copy-
debsmelk@gmail.com
Thank you

Deborah Smelkinson said...

I teach first grade, just found your blog- fantastic! I would love a copy of the bowling game. Thanks
debsmelk@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Adorable! May I have a copy, too, please?
megg12311@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Sass Class said...

I would love a copy. Please send to ratsass@frontiernet.net.

Anonymous said...

This activity is adorable!! Could you please send me a copy- brownw@wy.k12.mi.us

-and your baby is beautiful!! My baby just turned 7 and I can't believe how fast time flew by!! Enjoy every precious minute!!

Anonymous said...

This is a fantastic idea. Please send me a copy too.
cbaird@elko.k12.nv.us

questions0882 said...

This is a great idea! Could you please email it to me at questions0882@yahoo.com. Thank you

Sarah said...

Thanks for sharing your great ideas! I would love a copy, please!
Send to: sarah.marcum@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love this bowling activity. Please send me a copy!
Thanks,
Sandy
sandy.williams@k12.sd.us

Unknown said...

If you're still sending out copies, I'd greatly appreciate one! Great idea. Thanks!

dbrigman@adams14.org

Anonymous said...

I would also love a copy! This is really cute and could be adapted for lots of other skills too.
jrinearson@nsd.org

Greta said...

My little first grader would love to play this to learn his facts! Thank you so much for sharing!

greta.anita@gmail.com

cathy said...

My students would love this game. Iwouldlove a copy if you could. Thank you so much.

cab198@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

My first graders would love this game. If you could email me a copy I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.

cab198@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

Would love a copy as well....trw422@yahoo.com

thanks

Dana Baker said...

I would also love a copy of this! Thank you so much for sharing your work with us!
dana_m_baker@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

This blog is fantastic! I love looking at all of your ideas! I would LOVE a copy of this :-) My e-mail is acardone@umasd.org

Katherine Lauren said...

I love this idea (and many others you have!)

Thank you for offering to share! I would love to have a copy!

katherine.radcliffe@cms.k12.nc.us

Anonymous said...

I found your blog by mistake but I LOVE it! I also teach first grade and would love a copy of the bowling game. My e-mail is kwinston@dist50.net
Your newest fan -
Kerry Winston

Coco said...

This is such a fun idea! I would love a copy if you have a chance:)

grovesc@benzieschools.net

Anonymous said...

This game is awesome! Could you please email me a copy as well! Melprussing@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh! I love this! Could you please send me a copy of this? My email is adr0718@zoominternet.net
Thank you so much for sharing your amazingly wonderful ideas!
Amy:-)

Unknown said...

I love this! I would love a copy!

Adr0718@zoominternet.net
Thank you!
Amy

Anonymous said...

I would love to have a copy! My first graders would love this!! Great site- great iedas!

kimberly_cary@yahoo.com

Thank you :)

Anonymous said...

What a great idea! I would love a copy as well. rschilling98@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Love this! Please send me a copy at:
reynolds77@rsd17.org

Thanks!!!

Anonymous said...

I must say I love reading your blog and the new teaching strategies. I absolutely LOVE IT!!
Please send me a copy of this game as well as baaj_kaur@hotmail.com

Thanks

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy of this. So cute!!
amydovey@hotmail.com
Thanks!!!!

Anonymous said...

What a good idea. Could you send me a copy of this game.
tracybarnett123@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy of this game "Bowling for facts". It is great.
tracybarnett123@gmail.com
God Bless.

Anonymous said...

I love your activities! I would love a copy of the bowling for facts.
mrsreynolds37@yahoo.com
Thanks!!

Kumu said...

I would love a copy of this as well. Thank you for sharing!
hoonaauao@gmail.com

Melissa said...

I would love you use this in my classroom! Could you please send me the file? Thanks!
melissaijudd@gmail.com

Shelly said...

I would love to have a copy of the bowling for facts,and any other :) of your activities. Do you have any downloads available on your blog? Thanks,

Shelly
projectqn@tx.rr.com

Jessica said...

I know you posted this awhile ago, but I just found it! Could I get a copy?

Thanks!
Jessica
jljenkins@mpsomaha.org

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy!

j_dobler@msn.com

Anonymous said...

I would love to have a copy of the bowling for facts. It is adorable. Thanks for sharing.

gturner3533@yahoo.com

Crystal said...

I would also like a copy of the bowling for facts. I know my students will enjoy playing that. My email is crystal.houpe@southwestschools.org

Thanks,
Crystal

According to Ashley said...

Hey Sarah! I'm your newest follower - a K teacher in North Carolina. I'd love a copy of Bowling for Facts if you have a chance to email it to me. It's ashleyharris31 at gmail dot com. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas! I too would love a copy of the bowling facts at the4daltons (at) gmail (dot) com.

Karla said...

I'd love a copy of Bowling for Facts. Love your site. karla.boehm@msd1.org
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

What a great idea! I am new to first grade. I am in the process of building my literacy stations. This is great! Please email me at ameyer@cueroisd.org... Thank you so very much!

Lauren Barnett said...

can you send me a copy ... lsurwic@gmail.com thanks

Mrs. Graham said...

I would love a copy of this game. Thanks for sharing!
spotteddog@austin.rr.com

Ramona said...

I love this idea. Can I get a copy?
rbrown@richland2.org thanks

Anonymous said...

Love your site! I also teach 1st grade and love it! I've seen a couple different versions of this game, but this one is by far the cutest! Can you please email it me at nicole_heinlein@ddouglas.k12.or.us. Thanks!

Unknown said...

This is so cute. My kiddies would love this! Could you please email me a copy? Kburdett@pvcsd.org
Thanks!!!!

Katie said...

I know I am way late in finding this, but i would love a copy if possible! smileykate52@hotmail.com

Thanks!!

Ms. Morales said...

I would love a copy please! :) jess291981@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I stumbled across your website whilst googling "Noun Town" and i've just fallen in love with all your wondeful ideas! I used your Noun Town activity and the kids had a ball!

I would love a copy of this bowling game, too! Cheers!
Anna (Sydney)

anna-wong@live.com

Anonymous said...

I was wondering if you are still sharing copies of your bowling addition pdf? I teach kindergarten and would love to use your idea this spring! christy.inglis@sendit.nodak.edu
Thanks so much!!! LOVE it!

Anonymous said...

Could I get a copy of your bowling for addition pdf? Thank you! LOVE IT! christy.inglis@sendit.nodak.edu

Lindsay said...

Hi! Can you email this to me? Thanks a bunch!
lindsay@terraverdeschool.com

Anonymous said...

I'd love to have a cop of Bowling for Facts. Thank you for sharing your great ideas! efelson@conroeisd.net

Mom-"Me" said...

I would really love a copy! This is so stinkin' cute!
argueta_Tre@yahoo.com

Ms. Morales said...

I'd like a copy! Looks like fun! jess291981@gmail.com

wurtz said...

Please send me a copy...wurtz@gotown.net

Thanks!!
Pam

Anonymous said...

wow. this is amazing. you come up with the most creative ideas. may i have a copy as well? Thank you. bebekeeky@yahoo.com

Diane said...

I've just recently discovered the world of teachers blogging and have looked at your blogs. I also just found out 5 days ago that I am moving schools and moving to first grade (not something I want). I spent the last two years in third grade and the previous 7 years were either 4th or 5th. I'm looking for things to help me in first grade. I would love a copy of this bowling activity if you are still sending it out.

Anonymous said...

Could you please send me a copy of this bowling activity. My first graders would love this! Thanks, dgolden78@live.com

JKorth said...

You have many creative and fun ideas!! I am amazed! Can I please get a copy of the bowling game?? Thanks!!
korth@uwalumni.com

Anonymous said...

Would you email me a copy to angelia.hyatt01@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Love the bowling game. Would love a copy. cfoster@bulldogs.org Thank you

Anonymous said...

I'd love a copy of this bowling game..thanks. bejluna@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Would love a copy of this game!
Please send to: cindy.huff@daviess.kyschools.us

Anonymous said...

Add me to the list! I'd love a copy, too.
Please send to: Jane_Briggs@colonialhts.net

Anonymous said...

This is cute a cute idea! i'd love a copy please & thanks!

js77040@gulls.salisbury.edu

Jeremiah Dyke said...

This is a great idea. Simple but clever! I did a write up on how it could be adaptable to higher level math

Anonymous said...

Thank you very much to send me a copy of your bowling game that i'd love to use for my pupils...... in France!
bienaime.c@orange.fr

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