Monday, February 17, 2014

100 Chart Puzzles

So sorry I haven't been around this old blog in awhile.  I am TWO weeks away from my due date...and I just can't wait to meet my baby boy!  All things baby have been on the brain.  I promise to be a better blogger, but for now, please keep in touch with me through Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!  {Even though I haven't been the best blogger the past couple of months, I can tell you that I've been an AMAZING "pinner"!  #justsaying  #truth}

On to the hundred chart puzzles!



If you follow me on Instagram, you have already seen this idea in my pictures, and I promised a few friends that I'd share my hundred chart with them!  This isn't really a new and fancy idea--but my students have LOVED it this year!  

Here's how to make your own hundred chart puzzles in 3 quick and easy little steps:

1.  Go to Michael's or Hobby Lobby and grab yourself a giant pack of rainbow card stock.  {The more colors, the better!}  Is it just me, or do y'all just love buying colorful paper?  So fun.

2.  Print out the 100 chart I have posted below onto a variety of colors of your bright card stock, and laminate.  {Click the picture below to download.}
3.  Cut the 100 charts into pieces--making sure to cut each one differently to make it challenging!  Add the cut  "puzzle" pieces to a baggie, with a color label matching the puzzle inside the bag.

This activity has been a favorite for my early finishers.  I also use them as a choice during math stations, and they were also a great addition to our 100th day activities!


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13 comments:

  1. JessicaMonday, February 17, 2014

    I did this with my first graders last year, but had them write their numbers 1-100 first and then cut up each puzzle themselves. They challenged themselves by putting together each others' puzzles. They loved the peer connection! I love your colors, too.

    What I Have Learned

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    1. CorinneThursday, August 13, 2015

      Great idea! They get practice counting and writing numbers while practicing their fine motor skills-love it!

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  2. Sarah CooleyMonday, February 17, 2014

    That's a great idea! Love having them write it themselves! Maybe I'll do that for some take home puzzles! :)

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  3. Lita LitaTuesday, February 18, 2014

    WOW! I love the idea. I may have them write themselves too. :)

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  4. Miss MayTuesday, February 18, 2014

    Love this so much! I will definitely be using this. Thanks for posting about it friend. I know you and your family are beyond excited for that precious Greyson to arrive.

    ((HUGS))
    Tiff

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  5. UnknownWednesday, February 19, 2014

    This is great! I am going to get that cardstock today! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. UnknownThursday, March 27, 2014

    I just nominated you for the Sunshine Award! http://ateaspoonofteaching.blogspot.com/

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  7. The Neat and Tidy ClassroomTuesday, April 29, 2014

    I "catch" my first graders making each other number puzzles all the time! I can see my class really loving this activity. Thanks!

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  8. UnknownSaturday, June 07, 2014

    Thanks so much for sharing this great idea!

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  9. LynneTuesday, October 14, 2014

    I made these in the mid 1980's and still use them every year for 100 day!

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  10. UnknownWednesday, September 16, 2015

    I love this! I think that i will introduce this and then have them each make a section up to 1,000 and then work together to put them together and practice within 1,000 and beyond. Thank you for the amazing and simple idea!

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  11. Amy kWednesday, September 30, 2015

    About how many pieces do you cut them into?

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  12. UnknownSaturday, April 02, 2016

    Love this station- I made the mistake of using colored printing paper so as you can guess- they didn't last long. But I am going to do it on cardstock and laminate. Thanks

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