In the spring I generally introduce addition and subtraction concepts to students. I always start with addition problems and I typically just focus upon addition to 5 and then solving problems to 10. Then once I feel that students have mastered this concept, I introduce subtraction.
Here are some math mats that I created to assist students with making groups for addition and subtraction with manipulatives. I glue these to piece of construction paper and then laminate for durability. Also, after it is laminated, students can use dry erase markers to write on their mats as well. I hope that you find these helpful:
I also have these mats with manipulatives that are great for center activities!
These math mats retail for $24.95 and are very durable.
There are some simple math worksheets to download here along with great ideas: Free Math Worksheets
TLS books also has lots of free addition and subtraction worksheets. Here are a few:
Colors of the Rainbow addition problems to 9
Add the Shapes addition problems to 10
Math is Fun’s website also offers some great addition worksheets here:
Picture Addition worksheet with sums to 8
Picture Addition Worksheet sums to 12
Picture Addition with sums to 16
Simple Addition worksheet with sums to 8
Simple addition with sums to 12
You can make your own addition or subtraction worksheets here: Printable Kindergarten Math Worksheets
I also purchased this math book from The Education Center last year, and it has a ton of great math worksheets including addition and subtraction:
This book retails for $15.95 and has a ton of great printables!
Here is a link to a sample page from the book above: Book: Math Practice Page Samples
You can also create fun games to play with addition/subtraction facts. All you need is some flash cards and game boards. Abcteach.com has some great printable games that are free! Here is the link: ABC Teach Printable Board Games
File Folder Heaven also has some great free file folder games that you can download and print here: Fild Folder Heaven’s Free File Folder Games
Shelley Lovett has posted some wonderful ideas on her website and has created a Youtube video explaining the math mat concept:
Here is her math mat to print: Childcare Land’s Math Mats
Here is another great video on how to teach addition concepts to your children. There are great ideas here!
Here are some math pages that I created to use with my students:
Spring Addition Worksheet with Sums to 5
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March 22, 2009 at 4:52 pm
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