1. Lessons
  2. Grade 1
  3. Math
  4. Make it Easy Strategies

Math Lesson - Use Mental Strategies -Counting, Grade 1

  • Activity 1 / School of Magic: Addition and Subtraction

  • Activity 2 / Counting Backwards: Treasure Hunt Worksheet

    preview

    It's important when building math foundations to 'see' number lines in their heads, so this fun and inviting treasure hunt PDF worksheet will help give young math students the opportunity to see what it looks like when we 'count back.' It's a colorful and inviting sheet, and they'll also work on fine motor skills as they trace their way backward from 20 to 10 and help the pirate find his treasure!

    Download Worksheet Complete online

  • Activity 3 / Count by 2's: Trains Worksheet

    preview

    When we are teaching our kids to do quick computations, it's important that they learn how to count up and backward efficiently. Skip-counting, or counting by 2s can help, and your little mathematician will love filling in the missing numbers for each train simply as they count by 2s. The colors are engaging, and your children will gain practice 'counting up' out loud, on paper and in their heads—vital for quick and efficient computations later.

    Download Worksheet Complete online

  • Activity 4 / Count in the School of Magic Worksheet

    preview

    Your little mathematicians will be able to join the school of magic as they read the basic addition and subtraction equations and then count back or forward to find the correct answer and complete the counting sentences. This worksheet will have them clamoring for more, as the pictures are fun and interesting and the math sentences set them up for success with numbers less than 20 for easy accuracy.

    Download Worksheet Complete online

Try Kids Academy for FREE! 

See full Learning Program
Gift card Enter coupon code

Note: You will not be billed until your free trial has ended and can cancel at any time. No strings attached.

So engaging
We love how we can focus on math with this app. It is engaging and we love how we are able to adjust and tailor the levels according to our son’s knowledge and skill levels!
Momma Anna
Great for kids
Our 7 years old daughter loves reading activities and every off-line game Kids Academy offers. This is a very good app, I highly recommend it!
TonyThan
Such a great app!
This was a really fun way to get my kids to practice their math. I usually struggle to get them into it and Kids Academy makes it easy.
Fernanndas Stoun
Great app!
This app is wonderful for my 7 years old son! :) It focuses on basic reading, writing, and math skills. The reward system is great and consistent!
Lilbittygarza
Daughter's favorite
Still a top favorite for our 7 year old. She loves earning her stars as she learns to trace letters and numbers. Coloring and the sounds are engaging and are on target for her age group and being Pre K.
Surviving5Kids
Great app
Wow! This app is really great. For the first time my kids actually enjoy learning math and reading. The games on Kids Academy are educational and really fun.
Kimberlyxo