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By incorporating games, manipulatives, and everyday scenarios, children can develop a solid foundation in addition through exploration and fun.
Start with concrete objects
Use manipulatives: Begin with physical objects like counters, blocks, buttons, or small toys.
Example: Place 2 blocks on one side and 3 on the other. Ask, "How many blocks do we have in total?"
Everyday items: Use things students are familiar with, like apples, pencils, or candies.
Worksheets to practice adding with pictures and objects
In our grade 1 math section, we have a page that starts with helping students learn to add with pictures and objects.
Practice adding with pictures
Students learn to add objects with sums up to 10 in these worksheets.
Vertical addition with objects
In these worksheets, students count and add objects in columns.
Addition practice in sentences
Next, students learn to understand addition sentences by filling in the missing numbers.
Addition with pictures with sums to 20
These harder worksheets have students add objects up to the sum of 20.
Introduce the concept visually
Number lines: Show them how to use a number line to add. Start at a number and "jump" forward.
Drawings: Encourage them to draw pictures to represent addition problems (e.g., two apples + three apples).
Number lines worksheets
We have three sets of worksheets for grade 1 students to practice number lines.
Adding with number lines
Students use number lines to add two numbers up to 10.
Addition sentences with number lines practice
These number lines worksheets have students work on harder sums up to 10 and 20.
Worksheets to add three numbers with number lines
Next, students practice adding three numbers on number lines.
Use real-life scenarios
Relate addition to everyday situations:
"You have 2 apples, and your friend gives you 3 more. How many do you have now?"
This makes the concept more relatable and meaningful.
Incorporate games
Dice games: Roll two dice, add the numbers, and record the sum.
Card games: Use playing cards with numbers to create addition problems.
Board games: Play games that involve counting spaces forward to reinforce addition.
Teach addition vocabulary
Introduce terms like "plus," "add," "altogether," and "equals."
Use these words consistently to help them become familiar with addition language.
Use songs and rhymes
Incorporate addition songs and chants to make learning memorable.
Example: "One plus one equals two, that’s how we add, it's true!"
Celebrate success
Offer praise and encouragement for their efforts, even when mistakes are made.
Use stickers, stars, or verbal recognition to motivate them.
