When I sit down to lesson plan… it’s a mess. Like an actual physical mess. I pull out every planner I’ve ever owned, I have TPT open in one tab, Pinterest in another, our school’s curriculum pulled up, and a file folder of paper resources that were passed down to me from a retired teacher… all with a copyright of 1990. Just me? 🙋♀️ If you’ve ever sat down to plan a math lesson and thought, “I just need everything for this skill in one place…” you’re definitely not alone. And honestly, that exact frustration is what led to the Math Resource Bundles.
When we sent out our membership survey, and teachers inside The Math Teacher Membership told us loud and clear what they wanted more of:
- anchor charts
- worksheets
- task cards
- ready-to-use practice activities
So we did what any good math teacher would do…We gave the people what they want.
Instead of hunting for five different activities for the same skill, each bundle brings the pieces together in one place so you can introduce the concept, practice together, and give students opportunities to work independently—all without opening fifteen tabs on your computer.
Let’s walk through what’s included and how teachers typically use each piece.
Start With the Anchor Chart
Each math resource bundle includes an anchor chart. The anchor chart introduces the concept and establishes the language and strategy students will use throughout the lesson. Instead of focusing on tricks or memorization, the anchor chart focuses on conceptual understanding so students know why something works.
The best part? It gives you a clear way to introduce the skill without having to build the explanation from scratch during planning time. Teachers often use this during the mini lesson or while introducing a new skill.
Guided Notes for Math Notebooks
After introducing the concept, teachers may choose to have students complete guided notes during instruction. These notes are designed to be glued into math notebooks so students can reference them throughout the year. These pages are intentionally designed to be smaller so they can easily be trimmed to fit in a composition or spiral notebook.
Guided notes include:
- Vocabulary or reminders in a callout box
- One or two examples the teacher works through with students
- A short discussion prompt to encourage students to think about the strategy
There’s no independent practice here. The goal is simply to help students capture the important ideas.
Guided Practice for Small Groups or Teacher Table
Next up inside the math resource bundles are the guided practice pages. These pages are perfect for:
- Whole group modeling
- Small group instruction
- Teacher table during math stations
Each guided practice page includes:
- 3–4 straightforward practice problems
- 1–2 word problems
- Number choices that allow teachers to differentiate easily
Because the numbers are provided, teachers can quickly adjust the difficulty for different groups. This also gives students a sense of choice and ownership. Teacher can choose to have students select which number pair they feel best about working with. Most teachers can complete this page with students in about 15–20 minutes.
“Let’s Practice” for Independent or Partner Work
After working through the strategy together, students need time to practice on their own. That’s where the Let’s Practice pages come in. These pages can be used for:
- Partner practice
- Independent work
- Math stations
- Whole group review
The problems vary depending on the skill, but they typically include a mix of problem types so students can apply what they’ve learned in different ways. These pages work well for math stations, partner work, or independent practice after students have learned the strategy.
Task Cards for Practice, Review, or Intervention
Task cards are one of the most flexible pieces in the bundle. Teachers often use them for:
- Math stations
- Small group practice
- Spiral review
- Early finisher activities
Some task cards focus on practice, while others use error analysis so students can identify and fix common mistakes. For each task card set, there are 8 questions with a variety of question types: multiple choice, open ended, multi-select, “drag and drop,” and “fill in the blank.” There are also 4 error analysis questions where students work to identify common misconceptions.
Task cards include:
- Color version
- Black-and-white version
- Recording sheet
- Answer key
Exit Tickets to Check Understanding
The exit ticket provides a quick snapshot of student understanding. Teachers often use exit tickets to:
- Identify students who need additional support
- Decide whether to reteach or move forward
- Form small groups for the next lesson
Because they are short and focused, exit tickets are quick to complete and easy to check. Our exit tickets come in two versions. One version includes 4 smiley face options for students to self-identify their own confidence with the skill and one version does not include this.
Flexible Resources for Real Classrooms
Every classroom looks a little different. Some teachers use the math resource bundles across multiple days, while others pull individual pieces for review or intervention. The goal of these resource bundles is simple: give teachers everything they need for a skill in one place so planning is easier and instruction stays focused on student thinking instead of scrambling for materials. You can use the resources together as a full lesson sequence or pick the pieces that best fit your classroom.
3rd Grade Counting Coins and Bills
4th Grade 4.2B 4.2E Decimal Place Value
5th Grade 5.2B Comparing Decimals
If you want to see more bundles and other resources for your grade level, you can explore the Math Teacher Membership here.
