Year 1 Addition & Subtraction Activities
Year 1 Addition & Subtraction Activities
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Introduce addition and subtraction through fun, hands-on activities with this comprehensive Year 1 maths pack!
This engaging resource helps children take their first steps with calculation through play-based learning and practical activities. Perfect for Year 1 learners, children will develop understanding of addition and subtraction, build number sense, and gain confidence with early calculation skills.
What's Included:
- Build It - Use concrete materials to build and combine groups for addition
- Grab And Add - Hands-on game to practise combining quantities
- Number Lines - Use number lines as a visual tool for counting on and back
- Number Frame - Explore addition and subtraction using ten frames
- Counting On Fingers - Develop finger counting strategies for calculation
- Number Facts - Build fluency with basic addition and subtraction facts
- Double Numbers - Explore doubling as a special type of addition
- Story Problems - Apply calculation skills to simple word problems
Learning Benefits:
- Supports Year 1 National Curriculum maths objectives for addition and subtraction
- Develops understanding of combining and separating quantities
- Builds early calculation strategies and number sense
- Encourages use of concrete materials and visual models
- Makes abstract calculation concepts accessible through hands-on activities
- Promotes problem-solving through story problems
- Perfect for building confidence with early number work
- Lays strong foundations for future calculation skills
Ideal for: Teachers, home educators, and parents teaching Year 1 maths and introducing addition and subtraction to KS1 children.
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The Year One Addition and Subtraction topic offers eight engaging activities designed to build foundational math skills for primary students. These hands-on activities, including "Build It," "Grab and Add," and using number lines and frames, provide tangible ways for young learners to visualize and understand basic mathematical concepts. The curriculum incorporates various methods such as finger counting, number facts memorization, and exploring double numbers to reinforce addition and subtraction skills. By integrating story problems and real-life scenarios, this comprehensive approach not only teaches essential math skills but also helps students apply their knowledge in practical situations, fostering a deeper understanding and enthusiasm for mathematics.
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