Make addition practice fun and engaging with these bug-themed color by code word problems where students solve equations by adding three one-digit numbers within 20. Students read simple math stories about insects like ladybugs, bees, ants, butterflies, and caterpillars, then determine how many bugs there are in all.

As students solve each problem correctly, they color the matching section using the color key and a fun bug picture is revealed.

This resource also includes two differentiated worksheet versions, making it easy to support students at different learning levels.

🎨 HOW THE COLOR BY CODE WORKS

Students read the bug-themed word problem and solve the addition problem by adding three one-digit numbers.

Students can use the ten frames on the page to model each number and help visualize the quantities before solving.

AFTER SOLVING THE EQUATION:

1️⃣ Find the answer in the color key
2️⃣ Color the section that matches the answer
3️⃣ Continue solving and coloring until the bug-themed picture appears

This format keeps students engaged, focused, and motivated while practicing math skills.

🐝 TWO VERSIONS INCLUDED FOR EASY DIFFERENTIATION

This resource includes two worksheet options:

✔ Equations Shown – Students solve the equation that is already written.
✔ No Equation Shown – Students have space to write their own equation before solving the problem.

These options make it easy to differentiate instruction and support developing problem-solving skills.

✏️ SKILLS STUDENTS PRACTICE

• Adding three one-digit numbers
• Solving addition word problems within 20
• Modeling equations using ten frames
• Writing addition equations
• Developing number sense and problem-solving strategies

📦 WHAT'S INCLUDED

✔ Bug themed color by code word problems
✔ Addition problems with three one-digit numbers
✔ Two differentiated versions of each worksheet
✔ With equations shown
✔ Without equations shown
✔ Ten frames included to model each equation
✔ Color key for each page
✔ Answer keys for easy grading

🐞 IDEAS FOR USE

PERFECT FOR:

• Math centers
• Morning work
• Small group instruction
• Independent practice
• Homework
• Early finishers
• Spring math activities
• Insect themed units

Teachers love using these during spring math lessons, insect units, or addition units, but they work great any time of year.

🌼 WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT

✔ Fun bug theme students enjoy
✔ Differentiated versions included
✔ Builds strong addition and problem-solving skills
✔ Perfect for first grade math practice

📚 STANDARDS ALIGNMENT

Supports standards similar to:

CCSS 1.OA.A.2

Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20.

THIS ADDITION WORD PROBLEMS WITHIN 20 COLOR BY CODE RESOURCE FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:

✅Common Core State Standards: CCSS.1.OA.C.6, CCSS.1.OA.D.8

✅Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: TEKS.MA.1.3.D, TEKS.MA.1.3.E, TEKS.MA.1.3.F, TEKS.MA.1.5.D, TEKS.MA.1.5.F, TEKS.MA.1.5.G

✅Virginia Standards of Learning: VA SOL.CE.1.6, VA SOL.CE.2.6.c, VA SOL.CE.2.5.b, VA SOL.CE.2.6.b

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