Start with a story
A gentle garden animation invites children into the mission. Big pictures make every row easy to see.
● A LITTLE CURIOSITY GOES A LONG WAY
Big discoveries.
Little “I did it!”
moments.
Turn math time into a story worth exploring. Start with a free, ready-to-teach garden adventure for your classroom or homeschool.
Grade 2 · About 25 minutes · No signup required
FOR CURIOUS CLASSROOMSAND HAPPY HOMESCHOOLS
MEET YOUR LEARNING SIDEKICK
“Let’s grow
something brilliant!”
something brilliant!”
TODAY’S MISSIONMaya & Lumi’s
Garden Mission Equal rows. Growing confidence.
Garden Mission Equal rows. Growing confidence.
✦ One joyful story✦ 3 printable worksheets✦ Answer key included✦ A plan for the grown-ups
OPEN A LITTLE POSSIBILITY
A whole lesson.
Ready when you are.
Meet Maya. Help Lumi plant equal rows of flowers. Watch your learner connect a picture to an addition equation.
Make math visible
Count equal rows, write addition equations, then draw a garden of your own.
You’ve got a guide
Clear teaching steps, answers, support ideas and an extra challenge help you lead the way.
ONE ADVENTURE. YOUR WAY.
At school.
At home.
Lightbulbs everywhere.
Your next math center, sorted.
Print the pages, gather a few counters and follow the guide. Try it with a small group, your class or a learner who needs extra practice.
You don’t need a teaching degree.
Read the story together. Try the first example side by side. Let your child show you the next. Take it at your own pace.
YOUR FIRST LITTLE ADVENTURE IS ON US
Let’s plant
an “I can!”
Get the complete English starter bundle: 3 student worksheets, an answer key and a 25-minute teaching guide. US Letter size. Free to use in your own classroom or homeschool.
Practices US Grade 2 standard 2.OA.C.4: add equal row amounts in arrays up to 5 × 5.
FREE STARTER BUNDLE
Maya & Lumi’s
Maya & Lumi’s
Garden Mission
Grade 2 math · English · PDF
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French worksheets, answer key and teaching guide included.
No email. No payment details. Just a little curiosity.
A few good questions.
What does my child need to know first?
This Grade 2 starter assumes your child can count objects to 20 and add small numbers. The guide includes a simpler starting point and a challenge. Multiplication facts are not required.
Do I need a printer or special equipment?
You can view the lesson on screen and draw answers on paper. Printing gives you ready-to-use pages. A pencil and small objects such as buttons are enough.
Is the whole website free?
This starter bundle is free. It is a sample of Alfa Mind Hub; other resources may have their own access requirements.
Can I share it?
Please share this page’s link with colleagues and friends. Print copies for your own classroom or homeschool. Please don’t resell or upload the files elsewhere.
Small steps. Wonderful possibilities.
Start your free adventure ↗