Invite 1st grade math students' active participation in solving addition and subtraction word problems (Common Core State Standards for Mathematics 1.OA.1 and 1.OA.2) with this set of hands-on printable activities!

*Set includes 10 addition word problems and 10 subtraction word problems (not all seen in preview). This resource aligns with the following Common Core State Standards for Mathematics:

• 1.OA.1--Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem and
• 1.OA.2--Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Each addition and subtraction word problem activity includes the following:

• a word problem
• a twenty frame for working out the problem using counters or other objects
• a drawing space for students to create a visual representation of the problem
• spaces for students to create an equation that reflects how they solved the word problem
• cute, kid-friendly, diverse clipart

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