{"product_id":"comparing-numbers-1-20-firefly-theme-digital-and-printable-activities","title":"Comparing Numbers 1-20 Firefly Theme Digital and Printable Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparing numbers 1-20 firefly activities\u003c\/strong\u003e that light up your math centers! This glowing collection of firefly themed digital and printable activities helps kindergarten and early 1st grade learners practice greater than, less than, equal to and one more or one less as they build number sense and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith both digital and printable options included, you can support a wide range of learning settings, from classrooms and distance learning to homeschool, special education and early intervention groups. Children compare jars of fireflies, sort comparison symbols and solve worksheets with a bright nighttime theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWith these firefly comparing numbers activities, you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Google Slides decks and 4 Seesaw decks for digital practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable worksheets for practice, assessment or center work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater than, less than and equal to practice with the \u0026lt;, \u0026gt; and = symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne more and one less practice with numbers up to 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirefly jars that make comparing quantities easy to see\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssign a deck or print a page and let the fireflies glow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Activities (Google Slides and Seesaw)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Google Slides decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Seesaw decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinks to the digital decks are included in the PDF download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirefly-filled jars for students to compare quantities visually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbol sorters (\u0026lt;, \u0026gt;, =) to complete number sentences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClickable checkmarks to show which jar or number is greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrintable Worksheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne More, One Less:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill in the missing numbers before and after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue or False Sorting Mats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decide if comparison statements are correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore or Less Worksheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill in the correct symbol and solve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparing Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill in one more or one less using teen numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Has More?:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify the greater of two numbers or quantities with firefly jars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint in black and white to save ink and let kids color for added fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Teachers Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital and printable in one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same skills in class, at home or for distance learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to assign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Share a Google Slides or Seesaw deck with a single link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete to symbolic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firefly jars let children see quantities before they compare numerals with symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeen number practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activities include numbers up to 20, so children get practice with tricky teen numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worksheets work for practice, assessment or hands-on center work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print the worksheets in black and white and let children color them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkills Students Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrimary Academic Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber comparison:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children compare two numbers using greater than, less than and equal to in digital and printable formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbol recognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated practice with the \u0026lt;, \u0026gt; and = symbols builds quick identification and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne more and one less:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill-in-the-blank tasks help children find the numbers that come before and after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparing quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firefly jars connect groups of objects to numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeen number fluency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children work with numbers up to 20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReasoning:\u003c\/strong\u003e True or false sorting mats ask children to check whether a comparison statement is correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecondary Life \u0026amp; Learning Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing mathematical language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking and checking predictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the PDF download to find the links to the Google Slides and Seesaw decks. Print the worksheets you need. Laminate printable cards for reuse with dry erase markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model comparing two firefly jars with the whole group. Use the words greater than, less than and equal to as you show each symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assign the digital decks with a single link and place the worksheets in your math centers. Store worksheets in binders or folders by skill for easy access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoogle Slides or Seesaw for the digital decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry erase markers (for laminated cards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrayons (optional, for coloring the worksheets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy Differentiation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren come to comparing numbers with very different levels of number sense. These activities are easy to adjust for each learner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Children Who Need More Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with the firefly jars so children can see and count each quantity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount the fireflies in each jar together before choosing which has more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on one symbol at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a number line for one more and one less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor On-Level Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the More or Less worksheets with the correct symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the True or False Sorting Mats in a math center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssign one digital deck each week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSay each comparison aloud as a full number sentence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor an Extra Challenge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with teen numbers on the Comparing Numbers worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain why a true or false statement is correct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite new comparison sentences for a partner to check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the digital decks independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice the words greater, less and equal with picture support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a short language frame such as \"___ is greater than ___.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the digital decks for children who find writing difficult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave children point to the jar with more when writing is hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive extra processing time and model each step first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKindergarten and 1st grade math centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly finishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntervention and special education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eELL support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeschool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese firefly comparing numbers activities support kindergarten and 1st grade math standards in Common Core, the TEKS (Math, adopted 2012) and the Virginia Math SOL (2023):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Core State Standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCCSS K.CC.C.6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tell whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than or equal to the number in another group, as with the firefly jars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCCSS K.CC.C.7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 written as numerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCCSS 1.NBT.B.3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare two two-digit numbers based on the tens and ones digits, recording with \u0026gt;, = and \u0026lt;.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexas TEKS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTEKS Math K.2.G:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare sets of objects up to at least 20 in each set using comparative language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTEKS Math K.2.H:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use comparative language to describe two numbers up to 20 presented as written numerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTEKS Math 1.2.G:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represent the comparison of two numbers using the symbols \u0026gt;, \u0026lt; 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