180 Days of Problem Solving for Kindergarten

Demystify word problems with this classroom resource that provides daily practice for boosting problem solving skills. With the changes in math standards, there is a greater need for teachers to implement lessons that provide a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. The 180 Days of Problem Solving offers daily opportunities to strengthen these valuable skills. This powerful resource goes beyond routine word problems to build reasoning skills with a variety of methods, such as using visual representations, analyzing various approaches to solving routine and non-routine problems, and showing how these skills apply in real-life situations. Each weekly lesson plan equips teachers with a thematic unit that hones in on a standards-aligned skill. Throughout the unit week, easy-to-use lessons outline activities to strengthen critical thinking and reasoning skills with multi-step, higher-level problems. Aligned with national standards, this comprehensive resource prepares students for college and career readiness.