Length: 0:35The Eggs in the NestHow many eggs are in the nest now?Grade 1Math stories
Addition math stories
Something is added – how many are there now? The chickens lay eggs, pick strawberries and blow up balloons while your child adds within 20.
Length: 0:35The Eggs in the NestHow many eggs are in the nest now?Grade 1
Length: 0:36The Strawberry BasketHow many more strawberries does the chick need to pick to fill the basket?Grade 1
Length: 0:33The Balloon PartyHow many balloons are there altogether?Grade 1
Length: 0:36Twice as Many EggsHow many eggs are there altogether now?Grade 1
Length: 0:34Eggs All DayHow many eggs are there altogether?Grade 1
Length: 0:32Strawberries for EveryoneHow many strawberries do they have altogether?Grade 1
Length: 0:31A Big BouquetHow many flowers are there altogether?Grade 1
Length: 0:35Even More BalloonsHow many balloons are there altogether?Grade 1
Length: 0:32The Carrot HarvestHow many carrots are in the basket now?Grade 1What your child practises
- Adding across ten: 8 + 6 – first make 10, then add the rest.
- Doubles: 7 + 7 – two equal amounts together.
- Making 10: 7 + ? = 10 – how many are still missing?
- Adding three numbers: 6 + 5 + 4 – one step at a time.
How do you spot an addition story?
Words such as “more”, “join”, “together” or “altogether” often show that something is being added. More important than single words is the picture in your head: does the amount get bigger? Then addition usually fits. Making 10 works the other way round: the target is already known and the missing part is the answer.
A helpful strategy for adding across ten: split the second number so the first one becomes exactly 10. For 8 + 6, that is 8 + 2 = 10 and then 4 more – so 14.
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