Partner Problem Solvers

Set-up:

Partner Problem Solvers

Great for grades K-5! 

Grade Level: K-5

Equipment: (based on class of 30)

• Popsicle sticks with math problems
• Wall posters with math problem totals and exercises (or equipment)
• The Zone™ Buckets (15609-PS) with popsicle sticks problems under each poster, one to deposit and one to take from
• Scarves (15219-PS)
• The Zone™ Grabby Balls (10136-PS)
• Hot Spots (21118-PS)
• Neon Foam Dodgeballs (10507-PS)

Set-up #1 (for full class)
Put the wall posters and activity posters around the perimeter of the gym on the walls with 2 cups or buckets under each one.

How to Play:
Each student or partner duo starts at a poster. They choose a stick out of the cup. They read the equation, run to the poster with the correct answer, deposit it into the bucket, do the exercise or activity, and take a new stick out of the other bucket. They repeat this pattern until the activity ends.

Poster ideas:

• Exercise pictures via hot spots
• 5 canon shots
• Stack 6 ice cream scoops
• Catch a grabby ball with your partner
• Juggle scarves for one minute

Variation:
Make popsicle sticks and corresponding wall card with multiplication or subtraction equations.