What Is a Math Scoot Game?

A math scoot is an engaging, movement-based activity where students rotate around the room, visiting cards posted at different desks or stations. Each card features a problem to solve, and students record their answers on a numbered recording sheet. It keeps kids moving, thinking, and excited about math- without adding extra prep to your day. (Read More about How to use Math Scoot games in your classroom/homeschool HERE!)

About This Free Missing Number Scoot Game

This freebie focuses on finding missing numbers on a 120 chart. Each scoot card displays a portion of a 120 chart (an extended hundreds chart that continues the number pattern beyond 100 up to 120) with one missing square. Students look at the number patterns around the missing spot, then write the missing number on the recording sheet.

This activity is perfect for building:

• Number sense up to 120
• Counting forward and backward
• Place value understanding
• Mental math strategies
• Pattern recognition on a number chart

Kids love the puzzle-like challenge of figuring out “what number belongs here?” and teachers love seeing how their students use math reasoning to solve each card.

What’s Included in the Free Math Scoot Game Download?

This free Missing Number Math Scoot game includes:

• 30 Scoot Cards showing portions of a 120 chart (Cards come in color and black and white)
• 30 Mini Sized Scoot Cards showing portions of a 120 chart (Cards come in color and black and white. The mini size is perfect for hiding them discretely around the classroom!)
• Student Recording Sheets (30 and 20 answer recording sheets included. Options for Scoot, Math Around the Room, and Task Cards)
• Teacher Answer Key Cards
• Label for storage (Stores perfectly in a photo organizer/task card box or other small container)
• Direction Pages

How to use this Math Scoot game?

• A whole-class Scoot game
• A Math Around the Room Activity
• Task Card center
• A partner activity
• A quick warm-up or exit ticket
• Indoor recess activity
• Morning Work option
• Independent practice or review
• Homeschool practice or review activity

Why This Scoot Game Is So Effective

Missing number activities help students develop a deeper understanding of how numbers work together. When students look at the numbers around a missing square, they’re using key skills:

• Counting by 1s
• Understanding how numbers increase and decrease
• Recognizing vertical and horizontal patterns on a number chart
• Thinking flexibly about number order

Plus, because this scoot uses numbers up to 120, it supports first grade end-of-year expectations and works beautifully for second grade beginning of the year number routines as well.

What do teachers say about Math Scoot games?

Grab This Free Math Scoot Game!

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If you’re interested in even MORE Math Scoot Games, you’re in luck! I have TONS more Math Scoot games in my TPT store! I even offer a MEGA Math Scoot Bundle so you can save money. (If you don’t see the bundle you would like, check out my custom bundle offer!) Please download this free Math Scoot game to try out. I know once you use it, your students will love it and you’ll want more!

I’ve created dozens of Math Scoot games for grades K–2 (and beyond!), and they’ve become a favorite among teachers and students alike. In this post, I’m breaking down exactly what a Scoot game is, how it works, and the three flexible ways you can use them in your classroom or homeschool.

What Is a Math Scoot Game?

A Math Scoot game is an interactive activity where students solve a series of math task cards. Each card includes a question or problem aligned to a specific skill, and students record their answers on a response sheet.

Traditionally, students scoot from desk to desk, but the beauty of this game is how flexible it is! There are three easy ways to play, depending on your setup and student needs.

Who are Math Scoot games for?

Math Scoot games work well for a wide range of learners. They’re especially effective for students in grades K–2 who benefit from movement, repetition, and visual practice. Teachers in both public schools and homeschool settings use these games to reinforce math concepts through hands-on engagement. All ages can enjoy and benefit from Math Scoot games!

Three Ways to Use Math Scoot Games

1. Traditional Scoot Around the Room

This is the classic method! Place a numbered task card on each desk or around the room. Students move from one card to the next, solving each one and recording their answers. Printable arrows placed next to each card/question show students where to scoot to next. Use a timer to keep the pace quick and energizing. Alternatively, you can have the students remain seated and have the cards scoot around the room! Perfect for days when movement isn’t ideal. Instead of students moving, the task cards move! Pass them around from desk to desk (or hand them out in groups), and students work on them from their seats.

2. Math Around the Room

Math Around the Room (also sometimes called Solve the Room) is perfect for an independent math center. Instead of a whole group Scoot game, students work on the cards independently. You post the cards around the room, and students move around the room looking for them and recording their answers. Students still get movement and practice, but this leaves opportunities for you to work with small groups and have other students complete other center activities. I always include two sizes of math scoot cards so you can choose to use the mini sized cards to more discretely post them around your room.

3. Use as a Math Center or Independent Work

Use the cards in a small group, as an early finisher activity, or part of a math center rotation. Students can work through the cards at their own pace—great for differentiated instruction or homeschool settings. Place cards in a fun or themed container for extra engagement and interest.

Why Teachers (and Students!) Love Scoot Games

Movement-Based or Flexible for Quiet Work: Perfect for kinesthetic learners!
Low-Prep and Easy to Implement: Print them and laminate them once to reuse year after year!
Versatile for Whole Group, Centers, or Independent Use: Can be used multiple ways!
Focused Skill Practice with Built-in Engagement: Students think it’s fun to move around the room or sit in places they don’t usually, so it provides high interest as well as meaningful and purposeful practice!

What Skills Do They Cover?

My Math Scoot games cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Addition and Subtraction (within 20 and with 2-digit numbers)
• Place Value (up to 100,000)
• 2D and 3D Shapes
• Fractions (halves, thirds, fourths)
• Time to the hour and half-hour
• Counting Coins
• Word Problems
• Measurement
• Number Sense and Subitizing
• Properties of Operations
• Here’s a quick look at Math Scoot 1 More, 1 Less, 10 More, 10 Less

There are even seasonal and holiday-themed Scoots to keep things fresh all year long!

Can You Use Scoot in a Homeschool Setting?

Absolutely! I homeschool my own child, and Scoot works beautifully at home too. Just lay out the task cards on a table, post them around the room/house, and have your child move from one to the next—or use them as part of independent practice. It’s a fun alternative to traditional worksheets.

Ready to Try Scoot?

If you’re ready to bring some energy and engagement to your math practice, check out my Math Scoot games on TpT or browse my bundles to get started with a full set for your grade level. Your students will love it—and you’ll love how easy it is to prep and use.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher looking for a low-prep activity or a homeschool parent wanting to keep math fun and structured, Math Scoot games are flexible, engaging, and easy to implement. Try using them during your next math block and see how much your students enjoy the movement and problem-solving practice.

Need a quick math activity that students actually love? Math Scoot games are perfect for review days, sub plans, or anytime your class needs an energy boost. They’re versatile enough to fit into your math block as a warm-up, center activity, or exit ticket. Many teachers also use them during indoor recess or test prep season when students need extra movement but still need to stay academically focused. With minimal prep and tons of built-in engagement, Math Scoot games are one of those go-to resources you’ll use all year long—and your students will ask for them again and again.

Have questions about how to use Scoot in your classroom or homeschool? Drop them in the comments or send me a message—I’d love to help!

Why is it important for kids to read daily, especially during the summer?

It is important for kids to read during the summer for several reasons:

1. Preventing the “Summer Slide”: Summer break often leads to a loss of academic skills and knowledge, known as the “summer slide.” By engaging in regular reading, kids can maintain their reading proficiency and prevent a decline in their literacy skills over the summer months. This better prepares them for the school year ahead.
   
2. Continued Learning: Reading during the summer allows your child to continue learning and expanding their knowledge outside of the school environment. They can explore different subjects, discover new interests, and deepen their understanding of various topics through books. They may not always have these opportunities during the school year when they have less choice in what they must read. Summer is the perfect time for them to dive deeper into their interests and explore which type of reading material they enjoy the most.
   
3. Vocabulary and Language Development: Reading regularly helps kids improve their vocabulary and language skills. Exposure to a wide range of words and sentence structures in books enhances their language proficiency and comprehension abilities. Reading practice improves reading fluency.
   
4. Reading Comprehension: Regular reading practice during the summer helps children improve their reading comprehension skills. They learn to understand and interpret different types of texts, make connections between ideas, and draw conclusions based on the information they read.
   
5. Imagination and Creativity: Reading stimulates children’s imagination and encourages them to think creatively. Through books, they can visualize characters, settings, and events, and create their own mental images of the story. This helps foster their creativity and imaginative thinking.
   
6. Enjoyment and Relaxation: When I was a child I spent most of my summer vacation reading books. It was something I enjoyed doing. It offers an escape into different worlds, adventures, and stories, allowing children to unwind and enjoy their free time during the summer. Reading can be a fun hobby. Your child doesn’t have to read alone either. Spend time reading together to find topics you both enjoy and can discuss.

My son is still very much into unicorns and magical and mystical things. I decided to create a summer reading log to help ensure he continues to read daily throughout the summer. I don’t anticipate a problem with this, but it’s always fun to have a super cute, unicorn tracking sheet, right?

Free Summer Reading Logs

These fun, simple summer reading logs can be used to encourage summer reading (or can be used at any time by choosing one that is not month specific).

There are four reading log options in each design (Unicorn and Dragon):

• Unicorn Summer Reading Log: Color a cloud for each book read
• Unicorn Reading Log: Color a cloud for each day read (Write in month)
• Unicorn Summer Reading Log: June
• Unicorn Summer Reading Log: July
• Dragon Summer Reading Log: Color a cloud for each book read
• Dragon Reading Log: Color a cloud for each day read (Write in month)
• Dragon Summer Reading Log: June
• Dragon Summer Reading Log: July

You can print these on colored paper for more fun! You could also laminate them and re-use them every month. This would also cut down on paper usage.

I posted these for free on my Teachers Pay Teachers store. There are four different unicorn reading logs as well as four dragon ones. I know not all boys are into unicorns as much as my son is, so I thought a dragon would be a good magical alternative.

For other reading ideas or activities, be sure to check my literacy posts here.

Have a magical summer!

This Year’s Designs

Samantha, from EC, let me know that this year’s designs are about harmony-making peace with plans that won’t be 100% what you might expect or what they were before- mixing and matching and celebrating little wins and moments along the way. The designs aren’t just literal but also metomorphical:

Isn’t that what teaching is all about? Different students from different backgrounds and cultures, working together (and with you) in your classroom. You create a peaceful classroom, full of harmony, growing and changing and experimenting with new ideas and strategies. It can be so stressful, especially in today’s world, but there can be so much joy if you take the time to look and notice.

I have previously reviewed the Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. My first time using the Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner was way back in 2013. Many things have changed over the years, so if you want to take a blast to the past, check out any of those previous reviews for comparisons.

The Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner will be available in 6 (SIX!) different options this year! You will be able to purchase the following types of planners:

Coiled Planner

The original, traditional, Erin Condren style planner
* SIZE: 8.5 x 11
* Interior Layout: Horizontal
* Interior Design Options: Harmony Colorful or In Bloom
* Coil Options: Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum (Silver), Black
* Kit & Stickers: Harmony Colorful or In Bloom
* Exterior Options: Interchangeable Covers or Vegan Leather Covers
* Checklist Pages: 7 checklists, can add up to 14
* Sheet Protector: Includes 1, can add up to 3
* Price: starts at $55

Softbound Planner

A softcover, lay flay, notebook style planner
* SIZE: 8 x 10
* Interior Layout: Horizontal
* Exterior/Interior Design Options: In Bloom with In Bloom interior or Blush with Harmony Colorful Interior
* Checklist Pages: 7 checklists
* Price: $35

Coiled, Spanish

The original, traditional, Erin Condren style planner in SPANISH!
* SIZE: 8.5 x 11
* Interior Layout: Horizontal (UNDATED)
* Interior Design Options: Mid Century Circles
* Coil: Platinum (Silver)
* Exterior Options: Mid Century Circles, Interchangeable Covers
* Checklist Pages: 7 checklists
* Sheet Protector: Includes 1
* Price: starts at $44

Binder Lesson Planner

The traditional, Erin Condren style planner in a binder format
* SIZE: 8.5 x 11
* Interior Layout: Horizontal
* Interior Design Options: Harmony Colorful or In Bloom
* Exterior Design: Harmony Colorful
* Checklist Pages: 7 checklists
* Sheet Protector: Includes 1
* Price: Starts at $55

Coiled Focused Planner

A simple, more functional style planner
* SIZE: 7 x 9
* Interior Layout: Horizontal
* Interior Design Options: Focused layout
* Coil Options: Gold and Platinum (Silver)
* Kit & Stickers: Focused
* Exterior Options: Vegan Covers, 2 Patterned, 1 Carry Over Pattern
* Checklist Pages: 7 checklists, can add up to 14
* Price: starts at $45

Softbound, Focused Planner

A simple, more functional style planner, in a softbound, lay flat option
* SIZE: 8 x 10
* Interior Layout: Horizontal
* Interior Design Options: Focused
* Exterior Design: 1 Pattern, 1 Carry Over Pattern
* Checklist Pages: 7 checklists
* Price: $35

I had the opportunity to review two of the planners: the coiled planner in Colorful Harmony and the Softbound planner in In Bloom as well as some of the fun accessories! I will be sharing additional photos of all of the goodies I received over on my Instagram!

The Coiled Teacher Lesson Planner

The coiled planner is a solid choice, especially if you have never used an Erin Condren teacher planner before. There are many interchangeable cover options. Speaking of covers, the inside of both the front and back covers can be written on with a dry erase marker, although a wet erase marker works best to prevent smudging and smearing. Included in the planner are pages to keep track of events and volunteers, parent communication, a year at a glance, graph paper pages, monthly calendars, weekly lesson plan pages, checklists, stickers, a sheet protector, and a folder to tuck in important things. The paper is SUPER high quality and thick. The planner features tabs on to mark each month as well as the checklist section.

The planner pages are dated and labeled so that your day goes across the two pages. There are 5 rows (one for each day of the week) and 7 columns across the 2-page spread. The last column is not divided into boxes. This can be used for notes, reminders, or extra space for lessons.

The Softbound Teacher Lesson Planner

I’ve never used a softbound teacher planner before, and I actually kind of love it! Its missing some of the features (monthly tabs, sticker sheets, folder, page protector), but it is much more compact in size without the large coil. It really does lay flat, and includes a ribbon bookmark. It feels wonderful to hold in your hand. It’s soft and flexible. The only downside, for me personally, is the lack of options. I prefer bright colors, and the exterior of the softbound planners are much more muted and/or floral. I’m not a floral gal, but it is a beautiful design. The inside weekly planner pages of the softbound planner are pretty much the same as the coiled option, but does include a fancier font for the month and year in the corner.

Teacher Record Book

Something else I was sent that I am SUPER excited about is the Teacher Record Book. Maybe your school requires lesson plans in a certain format and a large planner just wouldn’t work for you. Maybe you don’t like to handwrite your lesson plans (I don’t blame you – I have a template for that!). Maybe you’d like to try out an Erin Condren product but aren’t sure if they would work for you. Enter this Teacher Record Book!

It’s a small notebook size (7×9) and includes an interchangeable cover with dry erase inside covers. There are three tabbed sections in the record book- Graph, Checklist, and Notes. You can use the graph paper to record notes, data, seating charts, etc. The checklists, of course, can be used to keep track of all sorts of classroom things including grades. The notes pages in the back can be used for whatever you need to keep track of. It’s a great little record book! Perfect for someone new to Erin Condren or who just can’t use the larger planners. It will be priced at $16.

Additional Accessories

Some other fun accessories that will be available are the snap in dashboards. One, is the universal snap-in to do dashboard ($6.50). You can write on it with a wet or dry erase marker to keep track of copies to make, things to grade, a list of contacts to make, things to do, and other notes about looking ahead. The other, the snap-in teacher dashboard ($7.50), includes a box for each day of the school week, things to do before and after school, and the backside includes blank sections to use however you wish. These snap-in dashboards can be used with any coiled Erin Condren planner or notebook. If you typically write on sticky notes a lot, this could save you several!

There are also a couple of notepads to choose from. The first, the Colorful Teacher Weekly Schedule Deskpad ($12) has a space for each day of the school week as well as blank space on the side and bottom perfect for sticking sticky notes or jotting things down.

The other, the Teacher Productivity Notepad ($10), has sections for Contact, Prep, a checklist/to-do list, and a big blank space at the bottom for whatever you need to write down.

A super fun, and decorative item available is the sticky note ball ($12.50). It features 12 mini pads of sticky notes with 25 sheets on each for a total of 300 sticky notes. Perfect for a quick, little note, plus it looks really cute on a desk.

Every year Erin Condren releases a new sticker book called the Cool for School Sticker Book ($15.50). You get 12 sheets of fun stickers including: 3 washi sheets, 3 clear sticker sheets, and 6 paper sticker sheets. Some of the stickers have metallic accents and over 600 stickers are included. These stickers are functional stickers and include flags, letters, checklist boxes, icons, and more.

There are some fun writing tools this year! I love the Erin Condren dual tipped pens, but this year I received some of the new dual tip markers that have a black, fine tip at one end, and a fun, colored functional stamp on the other end. These are great for using with to-do lists or in a bullet journal if that is your jam. I had a little difficulty with the stamp that was a solid circle. It may stamp better the more you use it, but I did want to mention that was the only one I had any trouble with. I also received a single pen with black ink which features an adorable red heart at one end! (The package said red ink, but the ink is black.) The heart dual tipped marker will be the free gift with purchase of a teacher lesson planner (while supplies last!).

New Lesson Planner Cover Options

The last items I received were two fabulous interchangeable covers. The first cover is the Finger Painted Petals from the EttaVee X Erin Condren collaboration. I already said florals aren’t really my thing, but these painted florals are beautiful! I love the bright colors and the textures of the paint. It’s a really lovely cover. It’s perfect for a art teacher or anyone who loves bright colors. The second cover is the more classic Rainbow Apple cover. Both are so colorful and right up my alley!

There are tons of other items coming out as well including totes, backpacks, clipfolios, and more! And many of the classic EC products like stickers, address labels, planner folios, pencil cases, and planny packs are coming in fun new colors and prints!

Save $10 on your first Erin Condren Order

Remember, if you’re new to Erin Condren, you can save $10 off by clicking here. Will you be ordering anything from the launch or do you have other planner plans? Let me know in the comments!

*When you use my referral link to receive $10.00 off your first order, I receive a $10.00 Erin Condren credit when your order ships with no additional cost to you. By me helping you, you also help me, so thank you very much! Teacher Planner and accessories were sent to me by Samantha of Erin Condren. Thank you!