Decomposing Numbers Math Centers

The above pictures showcase a few of the centers that I created for the students to practice decomposing numbers using number bonds during my kindergarten student teaching placement. 

 

In the first picture, the students were listening to a word problem and working as a group to break apart the numbers using our classroom SMARTboard. Each student was able to practice writing the addition equation on a personal whiteboard, as they attempted to find multiple answers. 

 

In the second picture, the students were working with our classroom aide to practice decomposing higher numbers through kinesthetic learning. After picking up a number card, the students would work together to follow the decomposition process before creating a matching addition equation. 

 

The third picture shows the students working independently to decompose apples from an apple tree, recording their work on a graphic organizer that I collected to use as a formative assessment. This activity provided a way for the students to practice decomposing and had a bonus of fine-motor-skill practice. 

 

Finally, in the last picture, the students were working independently to fill in the missing pieces of decomposition equations. Each student group had a different set of problems that they were to complete to cater to their independent learning level. 

 

Each day, the students would attend three of these centers, in addition to a small group session with me in which I would be able to provide scaffolding to help reinforce the skill based on the student's ability level.