First Grade Review Concepts For Math

As the school year winds down, I’m always looking for ways to first-grade review activities that are FUN and standard base and review key math concepts they’ve learned. Reviewing these concepts reinforces their knowledge and helps identify areas needing extra attention.

Here’s a guide to the vital math topics you should revisit with your students before the year ends.

1. Basic Arithmetic Operations

Addition and subtraction are two topics that your students should have a firm grasp of. Use fun activities like “Roll, Solve, and Cover: Doubles Plus One” to reinforce these skills.

2. Number Sense and Place Value

Reviewing number sense and place value is vital. Activities like “Put It In Order” can help students understand the sequence and value of numbers.

3. Time Telling

Ensure your students can read both analog and digital clocks. “Roll and Show The Time” is a great interactive way to practice this.

4. Measurement

Measurement concepts such as length, weight, and volume should be revisited. Use “Measure Up” to make this topic engaging and hands-on.

5. Graphing and Data Interpretation

Teaching students to collect, organize, and interpret data is key. “Count and Graph” provides a fun way to practice these skills.

6. Geometry

Geometry is more than just shapes; it involves understanding their properties and relationships. “2D Shape Attribute Cover Up” and “3D Shape Attribute Cover Up” are perfect for this review.

7. Fractions

Introduce or revisit basic fractions, focusing on halves and fourths. “Halves and Fourths” provides a visual and interactive way to learn.

8. Fact Families

Balancing equations and understanding fact families are critical for algebra readiness. “Balancing Equations” and “Fact Families” activities can solidify these concepts.

9. Problem Solving

Encourage students to apply their math skills to solve real-world problems. “Add Them Up” and “Spin and Compare” help build critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

10. Multiple Representations

Teach students to show their work in various ways to deepen their understanding. “Show It Three Ways” is a versatile activity for this purpose.

Hands-On Math Centers for Engaging Review

Consider incorporating hands-on math center activities to make your end-of-year review both effective and enjoyable. My end-of-the-year math centers packet includes the following:

• 2D Shape Attribute Cover-Up: Reinforces the properties of 2D shapes.
• 3D Shape Attribute Cover-Up: Helps students learn about 3D shapes.
• Roll, Solve, and Cover: Doubles Plus One: Makes practicing addition fun.
• Put It In Order: Strengthens number sequencing skills.
• Roll and Show The Time: Engages students in learning to tell time.
• Measure Up: Brings measurement concepts to life.
• Count and Graph: Introduces data collection and interpretation.
• Balancing Equations: Teaches the fundamentals of equations.
• Add Them Up: Enhances addition skills.
• Fact Families: Builds understanding of related number facts.
• Sum Match Up Focuses on finding the sum.
• Spin and Compare: Develops comparison skills.
• Show It Three Ways: Encourages multiple representations of numbers.
• Halves and Fourths: Visualizes basic fractions.

These first-grade review activities are designed to be engaging, interactive, and aligned with crucial math standards, ensuring your students end the year strong and confident in their math abilities.

Happy Teaching!