Use picture groups to see what happens when we add one more or take one away.
Keep the numbers small and visual. Move objects by hand and count again after each change.
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add one
Count the first group, then add one more.
Example: Three and one make four.
take away one
Remove one object and count again.
Example: Five take away one leaves four.
add two
Join both groups before counting.
Example: Four and two make six.
These printables match this lesson's stage and theme, so a child can move from screen practice to calm hands-on work.
A Grade 1 worksheet for building and checking number bonds to 10.
A Grade 1 place-value follow-up using tens bundles and single ones.
A Grade 1 reading worksheet to arrange words into short meaningful sentences.
Keep the reading rhythm going with another tiny lesson.
Start counting with very small groups children can touch, see, and move easily.
Count spoons, blocks, cups, or crayons and match the group to a number idea.
Compare two small groups and decide which one has more, less, or the same.