Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers
Learning about 2-digit numbers can be a delightful adventure, especially when it involves cookies! We are excited to introduce "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers," a free printable activity designed to help Year 1 and Year 2 students master the basics of 2-digit numbers. Download the "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers" activity for free by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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What is the "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers" Activity?
"Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers" is an engaging and educational math activity aimed at helping young students understand 2-digit numbers through a fun, hands-on approach. This activity involves matching cookies with MAB blocks to the corresponding 2-digit numbers in a cookie jar.
How Does the "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers" Activity Work?
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Preparation:
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Download and print the "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit
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Numbers" activity sheets. For durability and repeated use, consider laminating the jar and cookies.
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Each student will need a copy of page 2, which features an empty cookie jar with outlines of cookies inside, each labeled with a 2-digit number.
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Page 1 contains cookies with MAB blocks representing different 2-digit numbers.
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Cutting Out the Cookies:
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Students cut out the cookies from page 1. Each cookie displays a number in the form of MAB blocks.
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Matching the Cookies:
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Students match each cookie to the corresponding 2-digit number in the cookie jar on page 2.
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For example, if a cookie shows 2 tens and 5 ones (representing 25), the student places it in the outline with the number 25 in the cookie jar.
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Repetition for Mastery:
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Students can repeat the activity with different sets of numbers to reinforce their understanding of 2-digit numbers.
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Benefits of the "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers" Activity
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Reinforces Place Value Understanding:
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By matching MAB blocks to 2-digit numbers, students gain a clear understanding of the place value of each digit.
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Interactive and Fun:
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The cookie-themed activity adds an element of fun, keeping students engaged and excited about math.
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Builds Fine Motor Skills:
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Cutting and placing the cookies helps students develop fine motor skills alongside their mathematical skills.
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Versatile Use:
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Ideal for individual practice, group activities, or math centers, this activity can be used in various classroom settings.
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Using the "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers" Activity in Your Classroom
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Individual Practice:
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Use the activity for individual practice to help students work at their own pace and reinforce their understanding of 2-digit numbers independently.
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Group Activities:
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Incorporate the activity into group lessons where students can collaborate, share their strategies, and learn from one another.
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Math Centers:
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Add the "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers" activity to your math centers. Students can rotate through the center and complete the activity as part of their math routine.
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Homework Assignments:
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Assign the activity as homework to provide additional practice and reinforce classroom learning at home.
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Our "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers" activity is a fantastic resource for teaching 2-digit numbers to Year 1 and Year 2 students. By matching MAB blocks to 2-digit numbers in a fun, cookie-themed activity, students gain a deeper understanding of place value while enjoying the learning process. Download the "Cookie Jar - 2 Digit Numbers" activity today by clicking the button below and give your students an exciting new way to practice their math skills!