--- title: "Math Story Videos for Elementary School" description: "Short math story videos to solve along with – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and place value for grades 1 to 3." canonical: "https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/" language: "en" --- # Math stories to solve along with Short videos with the chicken family. Your child listens to the story, the video pauses and your child works out the answer. Then Theo shows how it is solved. ## How a math story works 1. **Listen and watch.** Theo tells a short story from the farmyard: Mama Hen, Papa Rooster and the little chick collect eggs, bake muffins, pick flowers or share pancakes. 2. **Solve it yourself.** When the question comes, the video pauses. Your child types an answer and gets feedback right away. 3. **See the working.** Then the video continues and shows the answer together with the matching equation. ## Why word problems as stories? Many children can already calculate well but find it hard to turn a story into the right equation. That is exactly the step these videos practise: What do I know? What is the question? Which operation fits? Pictures, counting panels and a calm voice also help children who are not yet reading fluently. Each video lasts about half a minute and asks exactly one question. That keeps the focus on the math – and there is always time for one more. ## Tips for parents - Ask your child to repeat the question in their own words before answering. - Drawing, using objects or counting on fingers is absolutely fine. - If the first answer is not right yet, encourage a second try before the solution plays. - Choose your child's grade above to see matching stories. Grades are a guide, not a curriculum. ## Addition (9 videos) Something is added – addition within 20 with regrouping, doubles and making 10. [All stories on this topic](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/) - [The Eggs in the Nest](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/the-eggs-in-the-nest/) – Grade 1 – How many eggs are in the nest now? - [The Strawberry Basket](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/the-strawberry-basket/) – Grade 1 – How many more strawberries does the chick need to pick to fill the basket? - [The Balloon Party](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/the-balloon-party/) – Grade 1 – How many balloons are there altogether? - [Twice as Many Eggs](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/twice-as-many-eggs/) – Grade 1 – How many eggs are there altogether now? - [Eggs All Day](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/eggs-all-day/) – Grade 1 – How many eggs are there altogether? - [Strawberries for Everyone](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/strawberries-for-everyone/) – Grade 1 – How many strawberries do they have altogether? - [A Big Bouquet](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/a-big-bouquet/) – Grade 1 – How many flowers are there altogether? - [Even More Balloons](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/even-more-balloons/) – Grade 1 – How many balloons are there altogether? - [The Carrot Harvest](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/addition/the-carrot-harvest/) – Grade 1 – How many carrots are in the basket now? ## Subtraction (10 videos) Something gets less – subtraction within 20, comparing and two-step stories. [All stories on this topic](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/) - [The Muffin Snack](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/the-muffin-snack/) – Grade 1 – How many muffins are still on the tray? - [Flowers for Mama](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/flowers-for-mama/) – Grade 1 – How many more flowers does the chick have than Papa Rooster? - [The Carrot Soup](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/the-carrot-soup/) – Grade 1 – How many carrots are in the basket now? - [Papa Takes Some Eggs](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/papa-takes-some-eggs/) – Grade 1 – How many eggs are still in the nest? - [Hungry for Muffins](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/hungry-for-muffins/) – Grade 1 – How many muffins are still on the tray? - [A Sweet Snack](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/a-sweet-snack/) – Grade 1 – How many strawberries are still in the basket? - [Who Has More Flowers](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/who-has-more-flowers/) – Grade 1 – How many more flowers does Papa Rooster have than the chick? - [Pop Goes the Balloon](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/pop-goes-the-balloon/) – Grade 1 – How many balloons are still whole? - [Pancake Breakfast](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/pancake-breakfast/) – Grade 1 – How many pancakes are left? - [Carrots for the Soup](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/subtraction/carrots-for-the-soup/) – Grade 1 – How many carrots are still in the basket? ## Multiplication (13 videos) Equal groups – times-table facts with plates, baskets and rows. [All stories on this topic](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/) - [Cookies for Everyone](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/cookies-for-everyone/) – Grades 2–3 – How many cookies are on all the plates together? - [Muffins in Rows](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/muffins-in-rows/) – Grades 2–3 – How many muffins are on the tray? - [Two Trays](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/two-trays/) – Grade 2 – How many muffins are there altogether? - [Four Little Baskets](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/four-little-baskets/) – Grades 2–3 – How many strawberries are there altogether? - [Three Bouquets](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/three-bouquets/) – Grade 2 – How many flowers are there altogether? - [Balloon Bunches](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/balloon-bunches/) – Grades 2–3 – How many balloons are there altogether? - [Four Rounds of Pancakes](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/four-rounds-of-pancakes/) – Grades 2–3 – How many pancakes are there altogether? - [Rows of Carrots](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/rows-of-carrots/) – Grade 2 – How many carrots does the chick pick? - [Five Cookies per Plate](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/five-cookies-per-plate/) – Grade 2 – How many cookies are there altogether? - [Two Cookies Each](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/two-cookies-each/) – Grade 2 – How many cookies are there altogether? - [Full Pear Baskets](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/full-pear-baskets/) – Grades 2–3 – How many pears are there altogether? - [Seven Pears per Basket](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/seven-pears-per-basket/) – Grades 2–3 – How many pears are there altogether? - [Five Cartons](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/multiplication/five-cartons/) – Grade 2 – How many eggs does Mama Hen sell? ## Division (15 videos) Sharing fairly and making equal groups – exact division linked to the times tables. [All stories on this topic](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/) - [Pancakes for Two](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/pancakes-for-two/) – Grade 2 – How many pancakes does the chick get? - [The Pear Harvest](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/the-pear-harvest/) – Grades 2–3 – How many pears go into each basket? - [Three Eggs at a Time](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/three-eggs-at-a-time/) – Grades 2–3 – How many trips does Papa Rooster have to make? - [Sharing Muffins Fairly](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/sharing-muffins-fairly/) – Grades 2–3 – How many muffins does each one get? - [Five in Each Basket](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/five-in-each-basket/) – Grades 2–3 – How many baskets does the chick need? - [Bouquets of Four](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/bouquets-of-four/) – Grades 2–3 – How many bouquets can Papa Rooster make? - [Bunches of Five](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/bunches-of-five/) – Grades 2–3 – How many bunches can she make? - [A Mountain of Pancakes](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/a-mountain-of-pancakes/) – Grade 2 – How many pancakes does each one get? - [Two on Each Plate](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/two-on-each-plate/) – Grade 2 – How many plates does Papa Rooster need? - [Four Carrots per Pot](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/four-carrots-per-pot/) – Grades 2–3 – How many pots of soup can they make? - [Sharing Cookies Fairly](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/sharing-cookies-fairly/) – Grades 2–3 – How many cookies go on each plate? - [Fifteen Cookies](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/fifteen-cookies/) – Grades 2–3 – How many cookies does each plate get? - [Five Pears in Each Basket](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/five-pears-in-each-basket/) – Grades 2–3 – How many pears go into each basket? - [Eighteen Pears](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/eighteen-pears/) – Grades 2–3 – How many pears go into each basket? - [Packing Eggs](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/division/packing-eggs/) – Grades 2–3 – How many cartons does Mama Hen need? ## Place value (3 videos) Tens and ones – full cartons of ten and single eggs show numbers up to 100. [All stories on this topic](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/place-value/) - [The Egg Market](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/place-value/the-egg-market/) – Grade 2 – How many eggs are there altogether? - [Eggs at the Market](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/place-value/eggs-at-the-market/) – Grade 2 – How many eggs are there altogether? - [Four Full Cartons](https://www.mathapex.app/en/math-stories/place-value/four-full-cartons/) – Grade 2 – How many eggs are there altogether? Your child's answers stay on this device. They are neither saved nor sent anywhere, and no sign-up is needed.