Education

Learning Math Through Movement: 9 Free Lesson Plans for Elementary School

Have children look up numbers, describe math operations, measure lengths, and explore shapes on the Cartesio Mat. Each worksheet (10 to 15 minutes) includes the objective, materials, preparation, step-by-step plan, collaboration format, differentiation, and an observation question.

  • 01. Finding and Ordering Numbers (1st Grade)
  • 02. Memorizing a Number Sequence (1st Grade)
  • 03. Comparing Numbers (1st Grade)
  • 04. Steps to the Solution (1st Grade)
  • 05. Tables in Motion (2nd Grade)
  • 06. Measuring Lengths (1st Grade)
  • 07. Exploring Perimeter and Area (2nd and 3rd grades)
  • 08. Following and Describing Routes (1st Grade)
  • 09. Exploring Lines, Angles, and Shapes (2nd and 3rd grades)

The Cartesio Mat makes learning active and fun! By moving, jumping and stepping, children playfully practice important skills such as coordination, balance and cognitive development. Perfect for the classroom, gymnasium or care class.

We’ve included a few sample exercises to give you a taste of how movement and learning come together. When you purchase a Cartesio Mat, you’ll receive the complete set of 45 movement cards. Below are 5 examples to get you started right away.

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