Kindergarten

k_1_2_shell_continuum_highlighted.c8b59c23763.png The BC math curriculum for Primary grades (K,1,2) is based on the first 4 stages of developmental numeracy.

In the table below, you will find instructional resources organized by curricular competency as well as according to discrete skills for Kindergarten Math (subitizing, sorting, counting, reading and writing numerals). Many of the "Math Packs" include pre-writing, fine-motor, matching, and patterning activities as well as counting practice.

	Curricular Competencies
Literacy Connections Math Picture Books by topic	Understand & Solve (activate curiosity, play, practice, recall)	Communicate & Represent (use vocabulary & visualize)	Reason & Analyze (Use logic, infer missing information, use & interpret patterns, compare, equate)	Connect & Reflect (Consolidate understanding, think creatively, connect ideas, seek challenges)
Subitizing	Using Dice to play games: Roll and Read, Roll and Do, Roll and Cover, etc. Shake and Make 10-Frame Mats	Apple Subitizing Mats: Use to tell a story that begins with "I have ____ apples..." Making 5 Making 6 Making 7	K-2 Estimation Tasks Use the examples above or students can design their own once they are familiar with the concept.	Count & Cut Math Mats (Story Mats with various themes)
Counting (up to 15)	Counting Cubes Mat (use with stacking cubes) Counting Elephants (1-20)	Ten Frame 6 to 19 Dinosaur Themed Math+ Pack	Counting on Fish count on to solve for missing information.	Sea Creatures Counting Mat (100 creatures, arranged in groups) Connection: Financial Literacy Toy Store Money Sense Menu
Sorting (Separating things into distinct groups based on criteria)	Beautiful Buttons Counting Mat Button Box Math Kit MAKT-0405 Sorting recycling, collecting cans, cleaning up the classroom	Fact Bowls Sorting Mat (Use to sort dot cards, number cards, or attribute cards) Playing UNO reinforces sorting by colour and matching numerals	Early sorting can be done with counting collections, classroom supplies, and games with a variety of components (ie. magnatiles, pattern blocks, dominoes, lego) Sorting objects by attributes Sorting shapes by attributes Sorting numbers	Button Blanket Math Kit FNMAKT-0002 Playing "Go Fish!" and similar matching games is also a good way to reinforce sorting skills
Patterning	My Sweater Design Patterning Template Hexagon Tiling Puzzle Pattern Block Pizza Activity Recommended Manipulatives: Magnatiles pattern blocks 1-inch colour tiles 2-sided counters counting cubes	Early patterning can be done using counting collections, beads, blocks, etc. colouring patterns pattern names (stripes, polka dots, etc) pips on dice and dominoes are arranged in a set pattern (not random)	As number sense, recognition of numerals, and fluency with vocabulary for describing colours and shapes develop, students should be encouraged to build and describe their own patterns. Recommended Digital Resource: Pips Game	How do we using numbers, words, colours, and symbols to organize and arrange things? rainbow / colour wheel days of the week (row shape of the day (column) seasons wheel (circle)
Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy Interweaving Math Poster	Connecting to Place Exploring West Coast Ecosystems Life cycles of local plant and animal species Salmon Frog Whale Cedar Tree Butterfly Bird (various) Land-based, experiential learning Beach (Various) Islands (Quadra, Cortes, Reade) Forest (Beaver Lodge Lands, etc. Wetlands (Various) River (Fish Hatchery, Quinsam River) Seasonal Cycle and 13 Moons Calendar Lessons (Resource Under Development)	Connecting to Language Using counting words, colour words, and other words to describe shape, quantity, and location (in Kʷak̓ʷala and Lik̓ʷala, English, French, and/or ayʔaǰuθɛm) Contact the Indigenous Education Department for more information. IndigenousEd@sd72.bc.ca French Resources (Page Under Development)	Connecting to Culture and Community Learning from members of various Indigenous communities: Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ (We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum), Xwémalhkwu (Homalco), Klahoose, Tlowitsis, Comox, Métis, etc.) Contact the Indigenous Education Department for more information. IndigenousEd@sd72.bc.ca FNESC Math First Peoples Guide	Connecting to Careers and Society Caring for others (Sharing, Helping, Cleaning up) Fieldtrips to Firehall, Seniors Residences Making gifts and cards for family and friends Celebrating Birthdays Sorting recycling, collecting cans, cleaning up the school yard Special events (planning, preparing, sharing) Food drives, etc.
Seasonal Resources Seasonal Cycle and 13 Moons Calendar Lessons (Resource Under Development)	Fall (colours, shapes, harvest) Halloween Activities BLMs Pumpkin Math+ Pack Leaf Themed Math Activities (Primary) Falling Leaves Game Rainy Day Primary Math Pack	Winter (cold weather, clothing, arctic animals) Mittens, Scarf, Hat Calendar Cards (Numbers 1 - 31) My Sweater Design Patterning Template Mitten Math Game Clothespin Cards (Winter Theme) Owl Themed Math Activities (Primary) Penguins Game Penguin Count Game Math is Cool Math+ Pack Snowy Winter Primary Math Pack Snowman Sequencing Activity 100 Snowmen Template (For use with the book of the same name)	Spring(hatching, frogs, eggs, bugs) Nest Eggs Game More or Less Neighbours Game 1 More or Less Spots Game (Lady Bugs) Domino Addition Template Flowers Game Frog Counting and Colours Kit (Kwak'wala Language)	Summer (beach, ocean, gardening) Sea Creatures Counting Mat Counting on FishBLM

Instructional and Assessment Routines

Common Formative Numeracy Assessment (CFNA)
Section 8 of the District Numeracy Framework

K-2 Numeracy Resource Sampler Pack (Includes Number of the Day Routine Template)

Games for Fluency Building in Math

High-Yield Routines for Elementary

Curated list with links to recommended resources