Drawing it Out Addition - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Word Problems Sums and Differences within 20

In the "Drawing it Out Addition" lesson, tailored for Grade 1 students, the focus is on mastering word problems involving sums and differences within 20, nestled within the broader unit of Applications in Operations within 100. Through engaging and thematic activities like the Sea Math Worksheet, Counting with Drawings, Counting with Drawings: Fruits & Flowers Worksheet, and Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet, students will develop a strong foundation in visualizing and solving addition problems.

This lesson is vital for several reasons. First, it promotes mathematical fluency by encouraging students to draw and visualize problems, making abstract concepts more concrete and understandable. Through activities that incorporate everyday themes like the sea, amusement parks, fruits, and flowers, students can relate mathematics to the world around them, enhancing their interest and engagement. Additionally, by tackling word problems, students will enhance their reading comprehension and analytical skills, learning to identify key information and apply it to solve mathematical questions. This skill is not only crucial for success in mathematics but also across other subjects and real-life situations.

Estimated classroom time: 13 min
Chapter: Word Problems Sums and Differences within 20
Unit: Applications in Operations Within 100
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Sea Math Worksheet
Sea Math Worksheet
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Counting with Drawings
Counting with Drawings
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Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet
Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet
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Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet
Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet
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  • Activity 1 / Sea Math Worksheet

    We dive deep into addition word problems as we head to the ocean for this next delightful math worksheet! Use this printable to help your budding mathematician practice counting and adding the vibrant coral and fish. Point out key phrases like, «in total» or «all together» to remind your child that he or she is using addition to solve the problems. Finally, watch as your child adds to find the correct answer and check the boxes to complete this joyful printable page!

  • Activity 2 / Counting with Drawings

  • Activity 3 / Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet

    At Kids Academy, we know that providing kids with pictures to represent objects is a meaningful way to make math come alive and make sense! Use this charming math worksheet to practice word problems with your early learner. While working, children read each problem and count the images that represent the numbers given in the text. They then solve the problem by using addition or subtraction to find the correct answer!

  • Activity 4 / Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet

    The best way to engage kids with the math they complete is by making it realistic to life and incorporating manipulatives or pictures they’re interested in! This vividly illustrated printable worksheet helps kids to make sense of tricky word problems. For each problem, help your child read through the problem, making note of the numbers and drawing attention to key phrases like, «in total». Then, watch as he or she counts the pictures to determine the total for each word problem!