Balancing Equations | Addition to 10 | 1st Grade Math Lesson Slides

What others say

"I used this it introduce balancing equations in my essential elements class, and the kids loved it! Definitely will be using it again next year!"

Erin K.

"These slides made teaching balancing equations so simple and engaging. The visuals kept my students’ attention, and the examples helped them really understand the concept. Perfect no-prep math lesson!"

Bridget B.

Description

Your students will love this engaging mini-lesson all about balancing equations within 10 and you'll love that it's no-prep and ready to teach. Each lesson slide is meant to be projected on your whiteboard to guide short and sweet lessons about essential math concepts. Use these slides as a stand-alone lesson, or as a supplement to your existing math curriculum.

Lesson Formats Included:

⭐ Powerpoint

⭐ Google Slides

Inside this Product is...

35 no-prep slides that include:

Lesson Slides
Games
Guided Practice
Word Problems

Topics Covered in this "Bite":

Quick review of equal sign
Showing equivalent number sentences using equal/not equal
Finding Missing addends to make number sentences equal
Finding equivalent number sentences
Building equal number sentences using mixed-up addends

Editable template slides are also included so you can tailor your discussions to fit your students' needs!

Bite-Size Math is also perfect for distance learning or remote learning. A narrated Google Slides version of this file has been included, so even the youngest students can learn independently.

Sometimes, links are moved or removed. If you ever come across a broken link, don't hesitate to reach out to me at abcswithmrsg@gmail.com and I will update it ASAP!

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Balancing Equations | Addition to 10 | 1st Grade Math Lesson Slides

Name: Balancing Equations | Addition to 10 | 1st Grade Math Lesson Slides
Brand: Sarah Gardner
SKU: 8608190
Price: 3.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (45 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

Google Apps, Microsoft PowerPoint

Grades

K - 2nd

Subjects

Math, Numbers

Standards

CCSSK.OA.A.1

CCSS1.OA.A.1

CCSS1.OA.D.7

What others say

"I used this it introduce balancing equations in my essential elements class, and the kids loved it! Definitely will be using it again next year!"

Erin K.

Bridget B.

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Your students will love these engaging digital mini-lessons and you'll love that they are no-prep and ready to teach. Each lesson slide is meant to be projected on your whiteboard to guide short and sweet lessons about essential math concepts. Use these slides as stand-alone lessons, or as a supplem

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Description

Lesson Formats Included:

⭐ Powerpoint

⭐ Google Slides

Inside this Product is...

35 no-prep slides that include:

Lesson Slides
Games
Guided Practice
Word Problems

Topics Covered in this "Bite":

Quick review of equal sign
Showing equivalent number sentences using equal/not equal
Finding Missing addends to make number sentences equal
Finding equivalent number sentences
Building equal number sentences using mixed-up addends

Editable template slides are also included so you can tailor your discussions to fit your students' needs!

Sometimes, links are moved or removed. If you ever come across a broken link, don't hesitate to reach out to me at abcswithmrsg@gmail.com and I will update it ASAP!

New to Bite-Size Lessons? Check out these freebies!

Bite-Size Character Ed - Growth Mindset

Bite-Size Science - Engineering Process

Bite-Size Phonics - EE

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Rated 4.8 out of 5, based on 45 reviews

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Mostly used with 1st grade

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Rated 5 out of 5

May 17, 2026

Met expectations

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Standards-aligned

This is a well thought out resource for use in a first grade classroom.

Michelle M.

349 reviews • Virginia

Grades taught: 1st

Just what I needed

Rated 5 out of 5

March 9, 2026

Just what I needed a fun way to introduce balancing equations. Thank you.

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1,948 reviews • Oklahoma

Grades taught: PreK

Balancing Equations

Rated 5 out of 5

February 24, 2026

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This resource was a wonderful addition to my classroom! It was well-organized, easy to implement, and required very little prep time. The directions were clear, and the materials were thoughtfully designed to support student understanding and engagement. My students were actively involved and enjoyed the activities, which made learning meaningful and fun.

madeline W.

1,423 reviews • Mississippi

Grades taught: 1st

Super cute

Rated 4 out of 5

February 6, 2026

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This is super cute and explicit for a bite size. It always leaves me wanting a little more because it is such a great and engaging resource.

Jennifer C.

125 reviews

Grades taught: 1st

Awesome introduction Lesson!

Rated 5 out of 5

January 9, 2026

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I used this it introduce balancing equations in my essential elements class, and the kids loved it! Definitely will be using it again next year!

Erin K.

54 reviews

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Student populations: Autism, Mild to severe disabilities

Great Intro to Balancing Equations!

Rated 5 out of 5

November 12, 2025

Met expectations

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Standards-aligned

These slides made teaching balancing equations so simple and engaging. The visuals kept my students’ attention, and the examples helped them really understand the concept. Perfect no-prep math lesson!

Bridget B.

526 reviews • South Carolina

Grades taught: 1st

Engaging and Easy to Teach!

Rated 5 out of 5

November 4, 2025

Met expectations

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Standards-aligned

This lesson made teaching the concept of balancing equations so much easier for my first graders! The slides are bright, clear, and interactive—students stayed focused the entire time. I love how the visuals help them see that both sides of an equation must be equal, not just “solved.” The examples and practice problems were perfectly leveled for addition to 10, and it tied in beautifully with our number sense unit. A great mix of teaching slides and student engagement—highly recommend for any first grade classroom!

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43 reviews

Grades taught: 1st

Outstanding!

Rated 5 out of 5

November 3, 2025

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As a first grade teacher, I’m so thankful for the amazing resources created by other educators! Your materials save so much planning time and truly make learning engaging and meaningful for my students. The activities are always well-designed, easy to use, and align beautifully with what I’m teaching. I appreciate all the creativity and thought that goes into making these resources—thank you for sharing your incredible work with fellow teachers!

Jennifer S.

1,893 reviews • California

Grades taught: 1st

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSK.OA.A.1

Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.

CCSS1.OA.A.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.

CCSS1.OA.D.7

Understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false. For example, which of the following equations are true and which are false? 6 = 6, 7 = 8 - 1, 5 + 2 = 2 + 5, 4 + 1 = 5 + 2.