Good at Math™

Unit 1: Shapes, Classification, & Patterns
Dive into the world of geometry and foundational math skills with Unit 1. Students will explore both 2D and 3D shapes through interactive games, real-life connections, hands-on experiences, and engaging practice. This unit focuses on recognizing, naming, and describing shapes by their attributes, as well as matching shapes accurately. Alongside shape work, learners will strengthen early math thinking through lessons in sorting, using positional language, and creating patterns. With built-in spiral review, each lesson helps reinforce prior knowledge while developing mastery and fluency. The unit includes 13 comprehensive lessons plus a variety of centers and independent activities to support learning in diverse and meaningful ways.

Unit 2: Numbers 0-5
This unit lays a strong foundation in number sense by introducing students to the numbers 0 through 5. Children will practice identifying and naming numerals, writing digits, counting with one-to-one correspondence, and representing numbers in different ways. They'll also begin to order numbers and grasp the concept and value of zero. Instruction emphasizes multiple counting strategies and number representations to support fluency and confidence. Ongoing spiral review throughout lessons encourages retention and growth. With 10 focused lessons and a range of centers and individual activities, this unit offers rich, hands-on opportunities to extend and solidify number understanding.

Unit 3: Numbers 6-10
Continue building number sense in this extension of Unit 2, now exploring the numbers 6 through 10. Students will continue practicing numeral identification, counting, writing, and quantity representation. They'll order numbers forwards and backwards, and revisit the role of zero within number relationships. A key focus is on expanding counting fluency and understanding multiple ways to represent a number. Like previous units, this one incorporates daily spiral review to deepen mastery. Unit 3 offers 10 structured lessons alongside plentiful centers and practice tasks, while also integrating continued review of numbers 0–5 to reinforce earlier learning.

Unit 4: Comparing Numbers & Length
Unit 4 guides learners through comparing quantities and lengths using essential vocabulary such as greater than, less than, equal to, taller, shorter, and the same. Students will practice writing comparison statements with symbols >, <, and = and order numbers and objects from least to greatest (and vice versa). The unit then extends these skills into real-world application by comparing height and length using descriptive language. Engaging, movement-based activities and centers ensure concepts are explored in depth and in varied ways. With 12 robust lessons and supplemental practice opportunities, this unit builds on the number knowledge from Units 2 and 3, and provides a strong foundation for measurement skills.

Unit 5: Decomposing to 10
This introductory unit to operations helps children understand how numbers can be broken apart and combined in meaningful ways. Students will explore how two parts make a whole using models like “___ and ___ make ___” and learn to solve problems through drawings, manipulatives, and verbal number sentences. They'll also tackle missing addend problems (a gateway to subtraction) and story problems, all without using operational symbols just yet. Instead, the focus is on building the conceptual understanding behind addition and subtraction. Unit 5 includes 16 rich lessons (many spanning multiple days), plus ample hands-on and independent activities to revisit and reinforce key ideas. It builds directly upon the counting and number recognition work from Units 2 and 3.

Unit 6: Numbers 11-20
This unit shifts students into working with teen numbers, offering focused practice with identifying, counting, writing, and understanding numbers 11–20. Students will encounter multiple representations of these numbers while learning how to count accurately using one-to-one correspondence. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the value and structure of teen numbers, especially the idea of “ten and some more.” Daily lessons incorporate spiral review to ensure that students retain and build on previous knowledge. With 9 structured lessons and a range of centers and individual tasks, this unit continues the sequence of Units 2 and 3 and provides a strong bridge to deeper number understanding.

Unit 7: Addition & Subtraction
In Unit 7, students are introduced to formal addition and subtraction using symbols such as +, −, and =. They'll develop equations with sums and differences within 10 and practice solving problems using tools like fingers, drawings, manipulatives, and number lines. The goal is fluency and flexibility—children will solve problems in multiple ways and grow comfortable with math operations. Each lesson includes review and practice to reinforce skills from previous units while introducing new concepts. With 13 comprehensive lessons and an abundance of hands-on opportunities, this unit builds directly on the concepts established in Unit 5 and prepares learners for more advanced computation.

Unit 8: Weight & Length Measurement
This measurement-focused unit invites students to explore how to measure both weight and length using non-standard and standard units. They'll experiment with balance scales, compare weights of familiar items, and use a variety of tools to measure length. Through hands-on experiences, whole-group instruction, partner activities, and movement-based centers, children engage deeply with key math practices. Concepts are taught through real-world exploration and spiral back to skills learned in Unit 4. With 11 engaging lessons and plenty of additional opportunities to apply learning through independent tasks, this unit brings math to life in tangible and developmentally appropriate ways.

Unit 9: Add & Subtract Teen Numbers
Unit 9 introduces place value through hands-on practice with teen numbers, showing students how each one is made of a ten and some ones. Students use tools such as ten frames, base ten blocks, number bonds, drawings, and number lines to solve addition and subtraction problems within 20. They’ll build fluency while solving problems using multiple strategies and deepen their understanding of number structure. This unit contains 19 lessons full of whole group instruction, partner collaboration, and independent application. A continuation of Units 6 and 7, it assumes familiarity with counting and identifying teen numbers and moves students into the next level of number operations.

Unit 10: Numbers to 100
Extend number understanding all the way to 100 with Unit 10. Students will learn to count forward from any given number, skip count by 5s and 10s, and use the count sequence to compare, order, and write numbers to 100. Through place value concepts and base ten strategies, children gain experience composing and decomposing numbers and developing fluency. Lessons include multisensory activities, movement, whole group instruction, centers, and individual practice to solidify understanding. With 20 structured lessons and a wide variety of hands-on and print-based activities, this advanced unit supports students working at a Kindergarten, 1st, or even 2nd grade level.

Unit 11: Applying Addition & Subtraction
In this advanced operations unit, students take their understanding of addition and subtraction to the next level. They'll explore the relationship between addition and subtraction, discover number patterns, and work toward fluency with math facts. Lessons include solving word problems with a range of strategies, writing equations, using three addends or subtrahends, exploring fact families, doubles, and the commutative property (flip-flop facts). With 15 detailed lessons and abundant opportunities for practice through hands-on work, centers, and independent activities, this unit provides a robust foundation in operations. It builds directly upon the learning in Units 7, 9, and 10 and aligns with both kindergarten and first grade standards.

Unit 12: Data and Graphing
Unit 12 brings math to life through meaningful, real-world data collection and analysis. Students will learn to gather information and display it using tally marks, tally charts, pictographs, and bar graphs. They'll also develop the skills to interpret their findings by asking and answering questions about their graphs. This unit is highly interactive and encourages students to apply their learning across multiple modalities—including movement, discussion, center work, and independent practice. With 9 focused lessons plus a variety of supporting activities, this unit offers developmentally appropriate instruction in data literacy while reinforcing key foundational skills.

Unit 13: Introduction to Money
Introduce your students to the world of money in this hands-on unit focused on U.S. coins and bills. Children will become familiar with the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter, along with the $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills. They'll learn to recognize each by appearance and value, and begin to count, add, compare, and use money in real-life scenarios. Each of the 9 lessons is designed to be active, sensory, and accessible, with group learning, centers, and individual activities supporting skill mastery. This unit is best suited for students who have completed Units 10 and 11, as it requires solid skip counting and addition skills. Though designed for first grade standards, it also makes a great end-of-year enrichment unit for kindergartners.

Unit 14: Telling Time
Unit 14 helps young learners understand how time passes and how to read both digital and analog clocks to the hour and half hour. Students will begin by exploring broad concepts of time (day, week, month) before zooming in to identify the parts of a clock and how to tell and write time. With movement-rich activities, whole group instruction, and multisensory practice, students will build fluency in reading clocks and understanding daily schedules. The 12 lessons in this unit are supported by center-based learning and individual follow-up tasks, making time-telling meaningful and memorable. This unit addresses first grade standards and serves as a powerful bonus for kindergartners ready for more advanced work.