Download these Space Themed Math Centers with four engaging activities: missing numbers, build it task cards, addition task cards, and subtraction task cards. Includes recording sheets and I Can cards for student accountability.
These Space Themed Math Centers provide four engaging, hands-on activities designed to reinforce number sense and operations skills in a fun outer space format. Each center focuses on foundational math practice that is perfect for small groups, independent centers, or guided instruction.
Center 1 focuses on missing numbers where students complete number sequences to strengthen counting and number order. Center 2 uses build it task cards to have students represent numbers using manipulatives or drawings. Center 3 features addition task cards for practicing fluency with addition facts, and Center 4 includes subtraction task cards to build confidence with subtraction strategies.
This resource also includes recording sheets and I Can cards to support student independence and reflection during center work.
Ideas for use:
• Add to space themed math centers for number and operations practice
• Use during small group instruction for targeted review
• Incorporate into independent center rotations
• Use recording sheets for quick formative assessment
• Pair with manipulatives for hands-on learning
What’s Included:
• Space themed missing numbers center activity
• Space themed build it task cards
• Space themed addition task cards
• Space themed subtraction task cards
• Student recording sheets
• I Can cards for each center
• Print-and-go format
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