Gator Chomp!

So I walked in to Dollar Tree during spring break in search of a little math inspiration.

What teacher doesn't do that during their time off?!? I know I'm not the only one.

 

I came across these little guys and it was total love at first sight!
ALLIGATOR CLIPS!

Not only are they adorable but I instantly saw a fun math center in the making!

I introduce to you.... "Who's Greater Alligator?"

{doesn't the rhyming make you smile?} :)

 

I wrote out three and four digit numbers on green index cards. Students randomly choose two cards to lay out in front of them. The alligator chomps the greatest number and students can then create a comparative sentence on their recording sheet.

I tell you what, it has been the life of the party during math centers this week! It was so simple for me to put together and it's been great practice for my littles. You could easily adjust to lower grade levels by using one or two digit numbers. Upper grades could use them to compare fractions!

The possibilities are endless my friends!

 

I threw together a quick little freebie to keep my kiddos accountable during this independent math center.

It's yours to download, if you like it! Just click {HERE}!

If you snag it, please leave me a little note and let me know what you think!

 

Happy T.G.I {almost}F!