Odd and Even Numbers Teaching Resources
Teaching odd and even numbers is about to get easier with printable odd and even number worksheets, sorting activities to download and even some free teaching resources created by teachers for your elementary and middle school math classes.
Whether you're teaching the concept of even and odd numbers for the very time or you're revisiting these digits to explore more advanced math skills with your older students, this collection of math teaching resources includes Common Core curriculum-aligned options.
Explore the entire collection for activities you can add to your lesson plans and math centers with differentiated and editable options included. Best of all, you'll find that each one has already been reviewed by an expert teacher on the Teach Starter team to ensure it's ready to use in your classroom!
New to teaching this math concept, or just looking for some new ideas? Read on for a primer from our teacher team, including a kid-friendly definition of both odd numbers and even numbers and ideas for how to teach this concept!
What Are Odd and Even Numbers? Kid-Friendly Definitions
Let's get started with some kid-friendly definitions that you can use when you're explaining what these numbers are to your students.
Odd Numbers Definition
Odd numbers are whole numbers that cannot be divided into two equal groups. When you count the odd numbers, you'll notice that there's always a space of one number between them.
Odd Numbers Examples: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and so on are all odd numbers.
Even Numbers Definition
Even numbers are whole numbers that can be divided into two equal groups without any leftovers. When you count the even numbers, you'll see that there are no spaces between them.
Even Numbers Examples: The numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and so on are all even.
Why Do We Teach Odd and Even Numbers?
Understanding the difference between an odd number and an even number and how each of these types of whole numbers functions prepares your students for plenty of math concepts they will encounter as they progress in their educational journey.
Odd and Even Numbers Help With Division
These numbers provide a simple and concrete way to introduce the concept of divisibility. Knowing the difference will help kids understand that numbers can be categorized based on whether they can be divided evenly by 2 or not.
They Help With Recognizing Patterns
There are patterns and rules related to odd and even numbers that help students develop problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
They're Part of Mental Math
Understanding odd and even numbers can aid in mental math and improve our students' arithmetic skills, making it easier for them to perform the various mathematical operations.
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Roll to 100 Odd and Even Game
Create a fun math station with this roll to 100 game where students show their knowledge of odd and even numbers up to 100.
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Odd and Even Numbers Sorting Activity
Identify and sort 2- and 3-digit numbers into odd and even categories.
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2nd Grade 'I Spy' Odd and Even Number Worksheet
Practice determining odd and even numbers of objects with this fun scavenger hunt worksheet.
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Fall Math Center - Odd and Even Number Sort
Identify and sort 2- and 3-digit numbers into odd and even categories with a Fall math activity.
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2nd Grade Odds and Evens Animal Racing Game
Play this fun animal racing came to quickly practice odd and even number recall.
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Odd and Even Properties Worksheet
Predict and confirm if the product of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing sums is odd or even.
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2nd Grade Odd and Even Monsters Sorting Activity
Sort odd and even numbers in this fun monster-themed sorting activity.
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Odd and Even Properties Student Cheat Sheet
Help students remember the properties of odd and even numbers with this student cheat sheet.
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Divisible by 2 Maze Worksheets
Help students practice determining if a number is divisible by 2 with this fun set of maze worksheets.
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Divisible by 2 Interactive Activity
Explore the divisibility rule of 2 with your students using this fun ocean-themed interactive activity.
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2nd Grade Fishing Odd or Even Numbers Worksheets
Go fishing for odd and even numbers with your students using this set of three worksheets.
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2nd Grade Odd or Even Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Practice identifying odd and even in simple numbers and sums with this fun Tic-Tac-Toe game
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Odd or Even Cut and Paste Worksheets
Review odd and even numbers with this set of two cut and paste worksheets.
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Odd and Even Numbers Poster Set
Display these classroom posters with odd and even numbers to help students memorize these math rules!
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Odd and Even Numbers PowerPoint
Introduce your students to the wonderful world of odd and even numbers with this instructional slide deck.
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Divisible by 2 - Task Cards
Help your students practice determining if a number is divisible by 2 with this set of task cards.
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Odd and Even Cut-and-Paste Worksheet
Engage students in practicing their knowledge of odd and even numbers with these simple cut-and-paste worksheets.
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Odd and Even Word Problems
Extend students with these odd or even number word problems and worksheets.
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Odd and Even Numbers Work Mat
Explore odd and even numbers with your students using this set of strategy mats.
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3rd Grade Divisible by 2 Sorting Activity
Explore numbers divisible by 2 with this fun snowboard-themed sorting activity.
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Patterns in Multiplication Cut and Paste
Teach your students about odd and even products in multiplication with this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Odd and Even Patterns in Multiplication Task Cards
Help your students discover patterns in odd and even numbers in multiplication products with this set of task cards.
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Snail Trail Odd and Even Properties Worksheet
Help students identify the properties of odd and even numbers and using the ‘rules’ when calculating with this maze-style worksheet.
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Odd and Even Properties Sorting Activity
Explore the properties of odd and even numbers when added, subtracted, divided and multiplied with this fun sorting activity
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Finding Patterns - Worksheet
Explore odd and even number patterns using an addition chart with your students.
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Properties of Odd and Even Numbers Exit Tickets
Check for student understanding with these Odd and Even Properties exit tickets for the classroom.
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Odd and Even Properties Board Game
Help children practice identifying odd and even results of sums with this fun board game.
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Odd and Even Properties Poster Set
Teach students about the different properties of odd and even numbers when adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
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Odd and Even Properties Slides and Ladders
Practice determining odd and even results of sums with this fun Slides and Ladders Game.
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Odd and Even Number Games
Practice identifying odd and even numbers in this fun set of game boards.
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3rd Grade Odd and Even Properties Task Cards
Assess students understanding of the properites of odd and even numbers with these task cards.
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Odd and Even Number Spinner Template
Make an odd and even number spinner to use during math lessons.