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Pirate Math Centers!

Last week, we studied -ar words.  I utilized Babbling Abby‘s wonderful unit Learning /ar/ with Pirate Mark.  Such an awesome unit!  The kids loved the pirate theme so much that I decided to create some pirate themed math centers.  I tried four of them out on Friday and the kids had a blast!

This weekend, I polished up this 49 page, Common Core aligned,  six center packet and it is now for sale on TpT (click {here}) to check it out.

(The coins are Mardi Gras Coins from Dollar Tree!)

This 49 page download is for six different Common Core based, pirate themed, math centers.

Math centers included in this packet:
Skulls and Treasure Chests Ways to Make Five
Skulls and Treasure Chests Sums of Ten
Pirate Make Ten to Add
Pirate Domino Fact Families
Pirate Find the Missing Part
Pirate Art and Math Center – Fact Family Based

Also, included are teacher directions, student directions, photographs, small center signs, work-mats, and printable manipulatives.  The Common Core Standards addressed are listed below the teacher and student directions.

I hope your students enjoy these centers as much as mine did!

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  1. laughinbrunette (Jennifer)

    January 22, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Love this! Already on my wish list!
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue SKies

  2. YearntoLearn

    January 22, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    So so cute! Love it.

    Yearn to Learn Blog

  3. Mrs. Cupcake

    January 22, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    The pirate craft is TOO cute!

    A Cupcake for the Teacher

  4. Traci

    January 22, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Adorable! Definitely on my list.
    ♥Dragonflies in First ♥

  5. Erika

    January 22, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    This looks fabulous and fun!

    2B Honey Bunch
    The Best Endings

  6. Jodi

    January 23, 2012 at 12:05 am

    Fabulous!!

    Jodi
    Fun In First

  7. Hadar

    January 23, 2012 at 12:57 am

    LOVE!!

  8. Amanda

    January 23, 2012 at 2:06 am

    Cute, Erica! 🙂

  9. Jenn Bates

    January 23, 2012 at 2:13 am

    WOW, that looks incredible!
    Jenn
    Finally in First

  10. Mrs. Wheeler

    January 25, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Adorable!!!

    Mrs. Wheeler
    http://www.mrswheelerfirst.blogspot.com

  11. Ms. Rachel

    January 26, 2012 at 1:28 am

    That unit looks great!

    We did your penguin freebie from TPT this week, posted pictures – they look adorable!

    Rachel

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