Does not include a Bugs Math Bucket and requires materials (game boards, spinners, etc.) be created from blacklines.
Bridges Breakouts, Grades K–5
Bridges Breakouts, Grades K–5
Bridges Breakouts are derived from Bridges in Mathematics First Edition but may be used to supplement any curriculum. These theme-based replacement units, games, and activities provide problem-solving opportunities, skills practice, and continual encounters with broader math concepts.
Unless otherwise noted, these materials were developed prior to the publication of the Common Core State Standards. While the content retains its educational value, the grade level alignment may have shifted for some lessons and activities.


Does not include a Frogs Math Bucket and requires materials (game boards, spinners, etc.) be created from blacklines.

Does not include a Sea Creatures Math Bucket and requires materials (game boards, spinners, etc.) be created from blacklines.

Designed for use with Money Value Pieces or MLC's free Money Pieces app.

Does not include frogs and requires materials (e.g., gameboards, spinners, etc.) be created from blacklines.

Does not include probability containers, tile, lunch bags, magic wall, and magnetic tile.


Requires some materials (cards, etc.) to be created from blacklines.

Does not include Learning Basic Skills Through Music tape and requires cards to be created from blacklines.

Designed for use with base ten pieces or MLC's free Number Pieces app, linking cubes such as Unifix cubes, and calculators.




Includes teaching instructions. Does not include Unifix cubes or assorted marbles and balls. Adapted from Bridges in Mathematics.

Following a baseline assessment, instruction unfolds through whole group, small group, and individual work using activities, games, worksheets, and follow-up assessments. Visual models such as tile, 10-frames, base ten pieces, arrays, hundreds grids, and other mathematical tools are embedded in activities throughout the materials.
Recommended timing and frequency is approximately 20 minutes, two to three times per week. These materials may also be used with students by resource and title teachers, instructional aides, volunteers, and parents.
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