Writing Equations Addition - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Word Problems Sums and Differences within 20

In the "Writing Equations: Addition" lesson, designed for Grade 1 students, young learners will delve into the fascinating world of addition through engaging activities and word problems that involve sums and differences within 20. This lesson is a crucial part of the "Applications in Operations Within 100" unit, focusing on building foundational skills in mathematics.

Through activities such as the "Match and Solve: Butterflies Problem," students will learn how to interpret real-world scenarios and translate them into mathematical equations. This skill is vital for developing problem-solving capabilities and understanding the practical applications of mathematics in everyday life.

Using the "Understanding Pictures as Equations Worksheet," students will enhance their ability to visualize mathematical concepts, making the abstract nature of math more concrete and understandable. This connection between visual elements and mathematical principles aids in reinforcing memory and comprehension.

The "Adding Instruments with Addison" and "Adding Instruments with Isla" worksheets introduce a fun and interactive way to practice addition. By associating mathematical operations with familiar objects, like musical instruments, students will find joy in learning and are more likely to retain the information.

Estimated classroom time: 13 min
Chapter: Word Problems Sums and Differences within 20
Unit: Applications in Operations Within 100
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Match and Solve: Butterflies Problem
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Understanding Pictures as Equations Worksheet
Understanding Pictures as Equations Worksheet
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Adding Instruments with Addison Worksheet
Adding Instruments with Addison Worksheet
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Adding Instruments with Isla Worksheet
Adding Instruments with Isla Worksheet
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  • Activity 1 / Match and Solve: Butterflies Problem

  • Activity 2 / Understanding Pictures as Equations Worksheet

    In this free worksheet, your child is tasked with understanding and interpreting pictures into numbers and equations. In the printable page, colorful grapes, ladybirds, balls and cups represent numbers which your child must add up to reach the correct total. Your child must also select the equations which correctly match the pictures.

  • Activity 3 / Adding Instruments with Addison Worksheet

    Your little math stars will love helping their new friend Addison as he adds all his different musical instruments. This free worksheet allows children to work on basic addition to 10 problems, and gives them one-to-one number representation they can use in the form of pictures of the instruments to help ensure they get the correct sum. They'll look at the pictures given, decide which picture matches the appropriate addition sentence and then using the traceable lines, they'll connect the picture to the correct problem with ease!

  • Activity 4 / Adding Instruments with Isla Worksheet

    Your children will love helping their friend Isla as she tries to add her various music instruments and find the correct addition sentence that matches how many she has. Using the colorful pictures, your child will have the opportunity to use one-to-one number representation and decide with picture matches the addition sentence. Then, using they traceable lines, they'll connect each picture, and find success in addition computation with sums up to 10.