Missing Numbers 0 to 20 Math Locks | Math Centers and Activities | Number Order

Description

Engaging and hands-on Number Order ( Missing Numbers) 0 to 20 practice ! Your students will love matching up the missing numbers (locks and keys) and using the recording sheet to write down all of the numbers they unlock! These are great for whole-class teaching, small group instruction, math centers, independent practice, morning work, or intervention.

What’s Included:

57 locks (19 for missing numbers that come before, 19 for missing numbers in the middle, and 19 for missing numbers that come after) and 57 corresponding numbers (keys) in color OR black and white that can be matched together to practice an important and crucial beginning math skill, number order. These locks can be used for many different purposes and in a variety of ways.

Why use Missing Number Math Locks?

Research supports how important it is for students to be able to have multiple opportunities to practice new skills that they are learning. Intentional, frequent, and focused opportunities to practice over an extended time (deliberate practice) facilitates automaticity with a skill. Since research also shows that learners are more motivated to do an activity that is fun and novel, Missing Number Math Locks is an activity that meets that criteria. Math Locks combine the motivation of a hands-on, engaging activity and deliberate practice with the goal of helping students gain automaticity in number sequencing and to do it in a way that is both fun and motivational.

How to Use:

Students choose a lock, look at the square with the missing number, and find the key with the numeral that shows the number that is missing. They can also choose a key, look at the number, and find the picture (lock) that has that number missing. Students can then write the number on the lock on the recording sheet (optional). For an added layer, students can put the keys and/or locks in number order.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us at [email protected]. Be sure to click HERE to follow our store for new products and freebies! We will be adding additional locks for a variety of math skills!

Thank you,

Linda Ekstrom and Michelle Woods