Practice your math facts in style! Use recycled CD’s along with Crayola® Dry-Erase Crayons to create a spectacular classwork or homework helper.

• 1.

  Trace a recycled CD on a piece of Crayola® construction paper. Cut out the construction paper circle with Crayola® scissors. Use a Crayola® glue stick to attach the construction paper circle to the printed side of a recycled CD.

• 2.

  Trace a recycled CD on a piece of clear plastic adhesive. Cut out the clear plastic adhesive with scissors. Peel the backing off the clear plastic adhesive and place over the construction paper side of the recycled CD. Write your name or draw a picture on the covered construction paper side using Crayola® Dry-Erase Crayons. Dry-Erase Crayons wipe off easily from clear plastic adhesive.

• 3.

  Measure and cut out 4 narrow strips of construction paper. Attach the narrow strips of construction paper in a "V" shape at the top and bottom of the shiny side of the recycled CD with a glue stick.

• 4.

  Use glitter glue to decorate the narrow strips. Allow to dry completely.

• 5.

  Use Dry-Erase Crayons to write math facts and the E-Z Erase Mitt to wipe off. Practice your math facts by writing a math sign in the top "V" area. Then write a number on each side and write the answer in the bottom "V" area. Change the math signs and numb

Benefits

• Students practice basic math facts using Crayola® Dry-Erase crayons and E-Z Erase Mitt. The ability to wipe off and repeat provides for easy repetition and interest.
• Students can easily draw counters to represent the value of numbers to aid in solving simple addition and subtraction problems.

Adaptations

• Students can work in groups of two to create problems and have their partners solve them. Observe how they use teamwork and problem-solving skills to get their answers.
• Teachers can read word problems aloud to the class while students write out the number sentence on their CD’s and solve the problem.
• Assessment: Assess students’ understandings of mathematical concepts by changing a sign or numeral in a problem. Ask students to explain and demonstrate how this alters the solution.