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ELEMENTARY MATH TOOLKIT

Strengthen PK–5 Math Outcomes

 

Strong math learning is built through clarity, conversation, and meaningful practice.

This toolkit features free, classroom- and home-ready resources designed to strengthen conceptual understanding, build fluency, and elevate student mathematical thinking. Whether used during instruction, homework time, or family engagement events, these tools reinforce what strong numeracy requires.

Grounded in Research. Designed for Practice.

PowerMyLearning’s Foundations of Numeracy defines the essential building blocks students need by the end of elementary school.

Supported by a synthesis of 200+ research studies, the Foundations of Numeracy includes:

  • Four Cornerstones: Content, Competencies, Ways of Thinking, and Motivators
  • 16 essential building blocks students should master by 5th grade
  • A shared language to align policymakers, educators, and family partners
Toolkit - Family Interview

Math Myths vs. Facts + Family Math Interview

  • [EN | ES PDF] Before you get started, mindset matters! Debunk common math myths and foster a strong, positive math mindset by showing that everyone can be a 'math person'! Then, encourage students to interview a family member about how they use math in everyday life. This simple assignment sparks positive math conversations, reinforces real-world connections, and helps students build confidence in their own math skills. 
Toolkit - Math Games with a Deck of Cards

K-8 Math Games with a Deck of Cards


  • [EN PDF] Turn a simple deck of cards into rich math practice. These adaptable games build number sense, fluency, multiplication, fraction reasoning, and strategic thinking across K–8. Each game includes clear directions and targeted skills, making them easy to use in classrooms, small groups, or extended learning settings.
Toolkit - 6 prompts

6 Prompts to Strengthen Homework Time

  •  [EN PNG] Encourage students to explain their thinking with six simple, high-impact prompts. These questions shift the focus from getting the answer to making sense of the strategy — helping students clarify ideas, reflect on connections, and build confidence in their reasoning.

💡 Tip: If students get stuck, encourage them to use their notes, class resources, or online tools to find answers, just like real mathematicians do!