Adding Integers Color by Number – Differentiated Practice (2 Worksheets!)

Make integer practice engaging and accessible for all learners with this differentiated color-by-number set!

This resource includes two worksheets at different levels, so you can easily support a range of students in your classroom—perfect for early finishers, review, or end-of-year activities.

What Makes This Resource Special:

Worksheet 1 – Intro Level

• Simple integer problems (ex: 2 + (−3))
• Great for students just learning integer rules or needing extra support

Worksheet 2 – More Challenging Level

• Larger integers ex: 20 + (−30)
• Same skills, but with bigger numbers

Both worksheets use the same color-by-number format, making differentiation seamless and low-prep!

Real classroom moment:
One student turned it in and said,
“I think I’m done… I can’t tell if it’s right.”
That’s exactly what you want—students relying on their math skills, not guessing from the picture!

Why You’ll Love It:

• Built-in differentiation (no extra planning!)
• Perfect for mixed-ability classrooms
• Great for early finishers or end-of-year review
• Keeps students engaged and accountable
• Classroom-tested and student-approved
• 7-color format for easy use

Standards Alignment (California):

• 7.NS.A.1 – Apply and extend previous understandings of addition and subtraction to add and subtract rational numbers
• 7.NS.A.1c – Understand subtraction as adding the additive inverse

Keep your students practicing adding integers in a way that’s fun, meaningful, and leveled for success!