This Outer Space Science, Math, and Literacy packet is out of this world with its 10 worksheets and 10 learning center activities. This resource practices the following skills:
– Counting
– One-to-one correspondence
– Number recognition
– Set recognition
– Number order
– Measurement
– Seriation
– Shape recognition
– Upper and lowercase letter recognition
– Classification
– Association
– Sequencing
– Phonological awareness
– Language/dictation
– Self-expression
– Writing
– Fine motor
– Following directions
Please note that the outer space center activities are designed to be printed (on cardstock) and laminated, and to be used and enjoyed for many years to come.
OUTER SPACE MEASURING WEIGHT TASK CARDS (COLOR 12/B&W 12)
Supply learners with a balance scale and the items presented on the cards. Small aliens, astronauts, rockets, saucers, and space shuttles can be found at party stores and/or on Amazon. Marbles and shooters make great planets. Asteroids can be made my wrapping small rocks in aluminum foil. Foam stickers and/or mini erasers may used for the stars.
Students will follow the directions on the task cards to measure the weight of the items provided. They will then determine which items weigh more, and which weigh less.
ROCKET SHAPE CLIP CARDS (COLOR 13/B&W 13)
Provide clothespins, mini erasers or some other manipulative for children to use as markers. Students will identify the featured shape and clip/mark its matching partner.
SHOOTING STARS NUMBER QUANTITY (COLOR 10/B&W 10)
Attach pipe cleaners/fuzzy sticks to the back of the stars using a hot glue gun or tape. Provide students with small pony beads. Learners will string a numbered group of beads each corresponding star. Encourage younger children to use one-to-one correspondence while counting. Older children can use this activity to practice set recognition.
OUTER SPACE TEN FRAME TASK CARDS (COLOR 10/B&W 10)
Provide mini erasers pom poms, vase gems, or some other small manipulative for students to use. Young learners will place a numbered group of items on its corresponding card. As children pick up and place each item, encourage them to say its number name (one, two, etc.).
SOLAR SYSTEM SEQUENCING STICK CARDS (COLOR 9/B&W 9)
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Prompt learners to place the cards in numerical order (order of the planets). Teachers may also want to present different groups of cards (e.g., 4,5,_7,8), and have children determine the missing number (planet). These cards are also a fun way to teach ordinal concepts (first, second, third, etc.)
Tip: Hot glue these cards onto jumbo craft sticks to make this activity extra fun for little hands.
OUTER SPACE WRITING TRAY LETTER CARDS (COLOR 26/B&W 26)
Provide a shallow tray filled with sand. Sprinkle in some glitter for some sparkle. With a small stick or just a finger, learners will practice letter formation using the letter cards as guides.
MOON PHASES PLAYDOUGH MATS (COLOR 1)
Print and laminate multiple copies if needed. Using playdough, children will create the phases of the moon using the diagrams. An empty cardboard tube (toilet paper or paper towel) may be used to make the cutouts.
ROBOT RHYMING TASK CARDS (COLOR 10/B&W 10)
Provide clothespins or some other small manipulative for children to use as markers. Students will say the names of each picture and find and clip/mark its rhyming partner.
OUTER SPACE PICTURE WORD CARDS (COLOR 24/B&W 24)
Fill a shallow container with black aquarium gravel or black colored rice. Add plastic magnetic letters, glitter, and sequins. Learners will choose a vocabulary card, search for the letters, and build the word. Small cookie sheets make a nice working space and can be purchased at the Dollar Store.
These outer space picture cards may also be placed on word walls and in writing centers and dramatic play areas for easy visibility and access.
OUTER SPACE CVC WORD TASK CARDS (COLOR 10/B&W 10)
Supply clothespins or some other small manipulative for children to use as markers. Students will sound out/read the featured word and clip/mark the appropriate picture.
OUTER SPACE ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS (B&W 10)
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With these 10 worksheets, students will practice number order, ordinal numbers, addition, classification, association, dictation and writing, and so much more!
Make a splash with this Summer Math and Literacy pack. It contains 13 worksheets and 9 learning center activities that strengthen the following skills:
– Counting
– One-to-one correspondence
– Number quantity
– Number recognition
– Classification
– Number order
– Ordinal numbers
– Subitizing/set recognition
– Addition
– Measurement
– Patterning
– Shape recognition
– Seriation
– Upper and lowercase letter recognition
– Beginning sound recognition
– Language/dictation
– Self-expression
– Writing
– Association
– Visual discrimination
– Visual memory
– Phonological awareness
– Positional concepts
– Story sequencing
– Fine motor
– Following directions
Please note that the center activities in this packet are designed to be printed (on cardstock) and laminated, and to be used and enjoyed for many years to come.
SUMMER SET RECOGNITION CLIP STRIPS (COLOR 12/B&W 12)
Provide clothespins or some other small manipulative to use as markers. Learner will identify each number and mark its corresponding die. Younger students may need to count the dots. Older learners should be practicing their set recognition skills.
WATERMELON NUMBER QUANTITY TASK CARDS (COLOR 10/B&W 10)
Supply students with raisins or black or brown playdough. Learners will place a numbered group of seeds on its corresponding watermelon wedge. Encourage younger children to use one-to-one correspondence while counting. Older children can use this activity to practice set recognition.
SUMMER LET’S MAKE A PATTERN TASK CARDS (COLOR 4/B&W 4) AND ITEM CARDS (COLOR 42/B&W 42)
Using the summer item cards, learners will work to construct the featured pattern on each cards. Encourage your students to describe each pattern.
Encourage children to say each picture name and clap and count each word part. They will then use a clothespin to clip the correct number of syllables.
Provide clothespins, mini erasers or some other manipulative for children to use as markers. Working with a small group, read the task cards and prompt children to mark the correct picture according to the featured positional word.
Learners will say the name of the featured items on the task cards. They will then sort through the letter cards, finding their beginning sound partners and placing them on the appropriate spaces. For your convenience, both upper and lowercase letters are provided. Magnetic letters or dry erase markers may also be used.
WATERMELON ALPHABET MATCH UP PUZZLES (COLOR A-Z/26/B&W A-Z/26)
Cut these cards in half and prompt young learners match the upper and lowercase letters.
SUMMER TREATS MEMORY GAME CARDS (COLOR 24)
Mix the cards up and place them in rows, face down. Prompt students to turn over any two cards. If they match, they keep the pair and go again. If the pictures don’t match, the cards are turned back over. It is then the next player’s turn. Play until all the matches have been made. The person with the most pairs wins!
WORKSHEETS (B&W 13)
With these 13 worksheets, learners will practice rhyming, association, dictation and writing, number order, number formation, addition, classification, and so much more!
This Math Skills Practice Packet contains 68 engaging pages that will allow students to review and reinforce basic math skills. You can use these worksheets while working with a small group or your learners can use them independently. Perfect for fall and spring assessments and/or summer review. No prep required; just print and go!
This product focuses on the following concepts:
– Number formation
– Number word formation
– One-to-one correspondence
– Counting
– Number recognition
– Number quantity
– Number order
– Set recognition
– Measurement (weight and length/height)
– Classification by 1 and 2 attributes
– Patterning
– Graphing
– Ordinal numbers
– Addition
– Subtraction
– More and less
– Following directions
– Fine motor
ITEMS INCLUDED:
– Handwriting Practice Number Sheets ( b&w 1-20)
– Number Fun – Counting and Recognition (b&w 1-20)
– In the Kingdom – Measuring Weight (b&w 1)
– Schooltime – Length and Height (b&w 1)
– Sweet Treat – Size Skills (b&w 1)
– On the Job – Addition (b&w 1)
– Roll of the Dice – Addition (b&w 1)
– Monster Mash – Seriation (b&w 1)
– Where Do I Live – Classification – 1 Attribute (b&w 1)
– Button Jars – Classification – 2 Attributes (b&w 1)
– Geppetto’s Toys – Patterning (b&w 1)
– Going Camping – Pattern Identification (b&w 1)
– Having a Ball – Graphing (b&w 1)
– The Pet Vet – Graphing (b&w 1)
– First – 1st – Ordinal Numbers (b&w 1)
– Second – 2nd – Ordinal Numbers (b&w 1)
– Third – 3rd – Ordinal Numbers (b&w 1)
– Fourth – 4th – Ordinal Numbers (b&w 1)
– Fifth – 5th – Ordinal Numbers (b&w 1)
– Get in Line – Ordinal Numbers (b&w 1)
– To the Park – Number Order 1 -10 (b&w 1)
– Apple of My Eye – Number Order 11-20 (b&w 1)
– Colorful Shapes 2D Shape Recognition (b&w 1)
– Silly Shape Sort 2D Shape Recognition (b&w 1)
– Sweet as Honey – Subtraction (b&w 1)
– Bug Inspectors – Subtraction (b&w 1)
– Shop Around – Comparing Sets – More (b&w 1)
– Let’s Cook! – Comparing Sets – Less (b&w 1)
– Color by Number – Ranger Robot (b&w 1)
– Color by Number – Molly Mermaid (b&w 1)
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