Teaching young learners to combine groups can sometimes feel abstract. This craft turns that tricky concept into a visual, hands-on experience.
Students roll dice, create two groups, and visually combine them on a turtle shell — making addition meaningful and concrete.
Practical and low-prep:
With big, simple shapes to cut out, your students will be able to manage the task independently, freeing you up to work with small groups.
Builds number sense:
Perfect for introducing the combining groups strategy in a fun and memorable way.
Show-stopping displays:
The finished turtle shells make an eye-catching bulletin board or math wall your students will be proud of.
How It Works
Roll the Dice 🎲
- Students roll two dice to generate two numbers.
- They add dots, stickers, or drawings to represent each group.
- Students place both groups on the turtle shell to see and understand the total.
- This hands-on approach supports visual learners and encourages children to take ownership of their math learning.
Perfect for...
- Kindergarten and first-grade classrooms
- Small group math centers
- Early finishers who need a purposeful activity
- Parent-involvement homework or family math nights
Why It Stands Out
This isn’t just another craft. It’s carefully designed with clear, large pieces so even your youngest learners can cut, glue, and assemble independently. You’ll love how smoothly the activity runs — and your students will love showing off their colorful turtle shells!Grab It Now!
Your students will have so much fun exploring addition while making something beautiful for your classroom.🎨 Get the Turtle Shell Sum Math Craft on TPT