December can be a challenging month for classroom teachers. Christmas Math centers can be a great way to keep your 1st and 2nd graders engaged and learning throughout the month. Take a look at these Christmas math centers your students could be doing this month.
Let’s browse each skill area covered with these seasonal centers.
Measurement
Students will practice measuring with inches with holiday themed task cards.
Addition
These themed math centers add holiday cheer to essential skill-building. In the 2-digit and 3-digit addition centers, students help Santa fill his gift bag by solving math problems. The open number line activity lets students guide reindeer along snowy paths…engaging themes students will love.
Missing Numbers
Bring festive fun to missing number practice! Students will fill in the missing numbers on the ornament themed task cards. Idea: With a yarn loop, hang the task cards on a tree!
Comparing Numbers
Students can practice comparing numbers with a holiday tree twist!
Subtraction
Students will enjoy playing a subtraction themed partner game, focusing on one and two-digit subtraction.
Place Value
December place value centers for 1st and 2nd graders focus on skill practice through festive themes like snowman, hot cocoa and reindeer.
Counting Coins
Students practice money skills through engaging holiday themes. All four common United States coins are used in this center.
Skip Counting
Students will love the hands on aspect of these candy cane themed centers! This center provides practice skip counting by 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s.
Telling Time
Practice time telling skills with clock puzzles. Students will practice telling time to the hour and half hour.
Even & Odd
Decorate the trees while practicing differentiating between even and odd numbers.
How to Use the December Math Centers
These seasonal math centers will bring a large amount of engagement to your math block. Besides being low prep, another perk of these centers is their versatility in the classroom. Besides, at a center rotation, here are a few ways to use December math centers in the classroom.
Small Group
Choose a seasonal center to fit the needs of each of your small groups! Students will love the added themed fun, while getting the differentiated skill practice they need. Also, deepen the differentiation by using the 1st grade centers as well.
Morning Work
Set out baggies of prepped math centers as a morning work option. Students can work independently, with a partner or even as a table.
Review
Use these seasonal centers as review at the end of a unit. For whole group review, try projecting the digital version of these centers.
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