This year I'm trying a new math homework opportunity/assignment.
We are watching the amount of paper we are using and I've found that I have been using WAY too much paper... and I'm not sure it's exactly the type of math homework that I want my students completing with their family.
I enjoy hearing my kids 'talk' and 'do' math... so... I've taken the 36 specific math topics we cover in 2nd grade and created a game board for 1 side of the page. On the other side is a quick description of the Common Core standard and 9 different activities the kids can choose to do throughout the week. When they complete the activity... they will color in the box. Friday they will return the 1 page (yep, 1 page for the whole week!!!) with the various boxes colored in. 4 boxes will be the minimum... but I always have a couple students/parents that want 'more'... well... complete all the boxes if that is your desire!!
A quick parent signature to verify completion and we are good to go.
They'll return the page on Friday and then I'll get it back to them so they can always have activities to do at home on weekends or holidays.
I'm excited to try them out!
I'm hoping this idea is great for students, parents, the budget and me (less grading and book keeping ;)

I'd love to give the whole set away... leave a comment with your email and I announce the winner Wednesday at 9PM!!
72 comments:
this looks fabulous!! My students always love your games! I will definitely be checking this out!!
This looks like much more fun than math worksheets!
Kmemiller@gmail.com
OMG looks unbelievably AMAZING!!! WOWZERS!!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!! bratpaklj@yahoo.com
This looks fantastic!! I'd LOVE a copy! Thanks!!:)
cma4r@virginia.edu
LOVE your creations!
whoops! email is rsimpson@kcs.kana.k12.wv.us
This looks amazing! Not only is it colorful and fun, it looks very manageable! Would love to win :)
Would love to win! I have been using a lot of paper for math, so hopefully this will help me cut down a bit too!
rachelmd93@gmail.com
This is a GREAT way to save paper! I think the kids will love it!
arusso@culpeperschools.org
Lory, I love everything you do, I know this is going to be amazing. I hope I win!
Deniseyrichardson@gmail.com
July 2, 2013 at 11:25 PM
I just found your site while looking around Pinterest. WOW, there is so much neat stuff here. I will definitely be bookmarking your blog. And I would love to win this set. Thank you for the great site and opportunity to win.
gloffer99@gmail.com
Thank you so much for your hard work! Thank you for helping us teach our students! -Bette
Bettedavisjackson@gmail.com
Would love to win!
cheriemae@gmail.com
What a fabulous idea! It looks great and even if I don't win it, it'll be added to my wish list, for sure!
Stef
Miss Galvin Learns
stefanie.galvin@gmail.com
Jennbell45@gmail.com
What an amazing idea!
How smart! I love this idea and am keeping my fingers crossed!
This is such a great idea! pixieshor@gmail.com
WOW! wendy 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com
Oh! These are fabulous! I love the math games you did a few years ago. now that I am going to second grade I do not have any materials for the grade level and would love a copy of these! They look fabulous!
Christine
leapingintoteaching@gmail.com
Leaping into Teaching
Fabulous!! I'd be so excited to win this. :-D Astucky86@gmail.com
Hi Lory!
I love this idea! Homework is always such a struggle. This idea looks wonderful.
Thank you!
Jessica
Jessica.greenlee5@yahoo.com
What a great resource!!
Grace
gracepruim@gmail.com
We had similar thinking this past year. Our math homework just wasn't cutting it. I love this idea! Thanks for sharing. :)
julia.r.martel@gmail.com
I'd love this!
❤ Karen
flamingofab@gmail.com
Flamingo Fabulous in Second Grade\
Wow! These look awesome! Sweetie4@gmail.com
That is a great idea! I would love to win a copy!
Happy 4th of July!
Teresa
tmburgess@roaneschools.com
I would love to try this in my second grade classroom.
Mechele.barrow@gmail.com
This looks awesome! Such a neat idea! I'd love to win.
bizy_mom@hotmail.com
Absolutely amazing. Homework is always a problem. Thanks for an alternative. YAY1
ooops....my email is julias@wcs.edu
Julia Stephens
This looks great!! I would love to win. :)
What a great idea. Love it!!!
AMY
These look great! I already have your Daily Math for the year and I love them :) I used them during morning work time. They really helped my students to review important math skills. I hope I could win these homework sets too. I love your products!
Kelly
kellydeannab@hotmail.com
This is exactly the kind of homework I want to use this year! I think that it would be easier for parents, save me time, and save a lot of paper! Thank you!
Isobel
irlv@aol.com
I would love to win this!
anntaylor31@yahoo.com
I LOVE this idea! I teach first grade but I could use these to differentiate for my advanced students.
Carol
Still Teaching After All These Years
Love this idea! Anything that will get the parents involved and talking with their children is a definite plus!
tsimon@dsdmail.net
Oh Lori, this package looks awesome. I love your Daily Math for 2nd grade. I used it all year last year-faithfully. As a matter of fact, I already have my packets made for the beginning of the year. These homework activities would fit perfectly with my plan for this school year. I'll be wishlisting them immediately.
Thanks,
cmccain@ricecisd.org
I just got moved to 2nd from K....This is AWESOME!!! I would love to win this!!
cloneal1973@gmail.com
Looks great!
Peggy Miller
meunier27@yahoo.com
What a great idea! Rethinking my paper usage as well!
Vkinder@gmail.com
This looks fabulous! I would love to have it for my kiddos.
Thanks for all the terrific ideas!
Jack
jpaget@dsdmail.net
Hi Lori,
I absolutely love all your math stuff for 2nd grade. I like the homework idea. I'm interested in trying it out. Thanks for all your hard work!
Tracey
tatebe33@gmail.com
This is fantastic! Just what I need.
melanievictoria@yahoo.com
Wow! Your work always amazes me! I would love to win.
henline.5@osu.edu
Wow! What a great way to reinforce skills!
I am in love! Hboltjes@lex2.org
Awesome idea! I would love to win a copy!
- Katy
firstgradekate@gmail.com
I love your stuff, Lory, and I'm sure this is just as awesome as everything else of yours that we use in my class. Thanks for the chance to win!
Sara
saraschlick@gmail.com
I love everything you make! I would love this! Thanks!
Angela
angela.hamblin@gmail.com
These look awesome!! I'd love to win a set!
Gsmithteach @ gmail.com
Wow! These look like fun, engaging games to get families involved with math skills (and save paper too!). I couldn't find these on Teacher's Notebook. Will they be there soon? I was hoping to add to my wish list. :)
apyle2 AT gmail DOT com
Oh my I would love these! I already use your Daily Math!
What a great idea!
Oh my!! This is SO cute!! I would love to win it.
kimberlycollatos@comcast.net
I just LOVE this idea! It's a great way to save paper and keep the students engaged and also give them an opportunity to practice at home. I would love to be able to incorporate something like this!
brianneheaslip@gmail.com
jumping grades, this would be a life saver for me!!!
Such a good idea! :)
These are awesome!!! Thank you for creating them!
sjones@solon.k12.ia.us
You are amazing, Lory! So talented, yet so willing to share so that others (students, families, teachers, community) benefit from you knowledge, time, creativity and enthusiasm! You definitely have and continue to influence the lives of so many!Thank you! Nancy Hardy nhardy@graniteschools.org
This looks awesome! I do something similar and assign games each week (they usually go along with a skill we are working on that week in class). Love the idea for the back!!
Great idea! Games are a great way to review skills. I like the one page aspect of it also.
paula.rushia12@gmail.com
What a great idea for saving copies and still providing meaningful practice!
atozscrapbook@gmail.com
Storie
Stories by Storie
These activities look wonderful!
Tcher7741@aol.com
So much work has gone into this. I would feel so blessed! brownka72@gmail.com
I love this idea! I am always trying to find fun math homework for the kids that will get them "working" on math! I would love to have a copy of this or the link to your teachers pay teachers to buy this! I know that it would go to great use with my 2nd grade team :)
cdicks@ecps.us
Lori,
You emailed these to me about a week ago because I had won them from another blog. I just want to let you know how much I appreciate them. You sent me both 1st and 2nd, which is perfect since this year I am moving to a multi-age first and second grade class. I am so excited to use these and I know my students will love them! Thanks again!
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