Make counting and addition meaningful with this Addition Christmas Tree Craft! In this hands-on math activity, students count ornament objects, record how many of each they have, and use that information to write an addition equation.

Perfect for kindergarten and early first grade, this festive craft supports number sense, counting, and early addition skills in a fun and engaging way.

✅ What’s Included

• Christmas tree base
• Ornament templates (objects to count)
• Star topper
• Recording page for: Writing how many of each object, Creating an addition equation using the counted amounts
  

🧮 How the Activity Works

1️⃣ Students count the ornament objects
2️⃣ Record how many of each object they have
3️⃣ Use those numbers to write an addition equation
4️⃣ Decorate the Christmas tree and add the star topper
5️⃣ Display finished trees for festive math decor

This process helps students move from concrete counting to representing math with numbers and equations.

✨ Why Teachers Love This Craft

• Hands-on, concrete math learning
• Strong number sense foundation
• Bridges counting → addition
• Low prep and student friendly
• Perfect for December math centers or whole-group lessons
  

👩‍🏫 Grade Levels

Kindergarten • First Grade

🧠 Skills Practiced

• Counting objects
• Number recognition
• Writing quantities
• Early addition equations
• Fine motor skills
  

📌 Perfect For

✔️ Math centers
✔️ Small groups / RTI
✔️ Whole group math lessons
✔️ December bulletin board displays

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