When you hear the words color by number, do you think of activities for little kids? That’s probably because most color by number pages are directed at younger students.
But I am here to break down that stereotype because color by number pages are an excellent resource for upper elementary students!
Reasons to use color by number pages in your upper grade math class…
Using color by number activities to practice math skills in upper grades offers several advantages. Here are some compelling reasons to consider incorporating these activities into your math instruction.
1. Color by number pages reduce math anxiety: Color by number activities offer a low-stress environment for practicing math skills, which can help reduce math anxiety and build confidence.
2. Reinforces math concepts: These activities allow students to practice and reinforce various grade-level math skills, such as fractions, decimals, percentages, and geometry, in a fun and interactive way. Color by number pages can be an engaging way to practice grade-level math standards. Check out the following grade-level, standards-based color-by-number pages.
Also, notice that the coloring pictures in these activities are not your normal primary pictures. These pictures are perfect for older students!
3. Enhances focus and concentration: Matching numbers with colors and carefully filling in sections helps students develop attention to detail and improve their focus.
4. Provides instant feedback: Color by number pages have the answers worked into the picture, so students can immediately see if their answers are correct when they color the image. If their answer isn’t in the picture, they know they must double-check their work. These activities allow students to see their work come to life as they color, providing immediate feedback and a sense of accomplishment when their answers are correct.
5. A fun way to celebrate holidays: Classrooms can get hectic and excitable whenever a holiday approaches. Why not capitalize on that excitement and make your activities standards-based and festive?
Color by number pages provide a great opportunity to practice grade-level skills while celebrating holidays. Take a look at these holiday-themed color by number pages for upper-grade levels. Each activity includes various levels of math skills to meet a variety of classroom needs.
6. Engages visual learners: Color by number activities provide a visual way to reinforce math concepts.
7. Encourages problem-solving: Students must apply their math skills to complete the activity correctly, encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking.
8. Supports Differentiation: These activities can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for diverse learners and helping teachers address individual needs.
Download a free differentiation flow chart to see how you can easily differentiate math with activities like color by number pages in your upper elementary classroom.
These grade level, standards-based color by numbers include 3 differentiated versions of each activity. The hard work is done for you, making it easier to support the diverse learning needs of students in your classroom.
9. Increases engagement: The creative and enjoyable nature of color by number activities can increase student engagement and motivation to practice math.
10. Offers cross-curricular opportunities: By combining math with art, color by number activities provide opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and creativity.
11. Provides opportunities for practice in a relaxed setting: These color by number pages offer a break from traditional worksheets and tests, allowing students to practice math skills in a more relaxed and informal setting. But still allows students to get the necessary practice.
12. Promotes fine motor skills: The act of coloring within the lines helps students develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, which are important for overall academic development, even at their older age.
13. Assessment: You can use these color by number pages as a quick and informal way to assess students’ understanding of specific math concepts.
14. Encourages independent work: Students can work on these activities independently, allowing them to progress at their own pace and take ownership of their learning.
15. Versatile: Color by number pages can easily be plugged in anywhere in your math instruction. They can be used in math centers, small groups, independent work, morning work, homework, and more.
16. Classroom decor: These colorful math pictures make for a fun and easy way to display your students’ work. Oftentimes it can be difficult to find math activities to display, but these color by number pages work perfectly!
17. Review: These engaging color by number pages can be an engaging way to review for upcoming tests or at the end of the year.
These specific activities are available in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade standards. Review all the math concepts you’ve covered in a school year.
There is a page for each math standard domain, so you can systematically review your grade-level math standards with your students. They are an easy way to switch and spice up your review activities.
17. Provides a Sense of Achievement: Completing a color by number activity provides students with a visual representation of their success, which can be motivating and rewarding.
Color by number pages are often only thought of as an activity that works in primary grades, but they are an excellent option for upper-grade students as well. Finding standards-based color by number activities with coloring pictures that appeal to older students is critical.
Once you’ve found activities that will work, sit back and watch your students’ engagement soar! Give color by number pages a try in your math classroom today!
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