Casper

Use these balance scale handouts to help students: -understand the meaning of the equal sign -work with addition equations -work with addition equations relating two and three whole numbers -demonstrate fluency for addition within 10 (making 10) Use these for Common Core State Standards for Mathematics 1.OA.6 & 1.OA.7 & 1.OA.8

Here are a few basic subtraction word problems using numbers up to 20. Students read the story, use the pictures to help, and create a subtraction number sentence.

These small posters show the number parts of numbers 5-10. Instead of a + sign, they are presented with the word "and" in each number sentence. Once students have firmed up the meaning of "and," you may transition to the + sign easily (and eventually the = sign). I send home these posters so that students can practice with parents/guardians. I laminate them and use them in math centers/stations as well. They may be enlarged and hung in the classroom as well.

These small posters list the number parts of 5 through 20 using the + sign. it also uses the language "the same as" so that children can easily transition to the = sign later on. Use these handouts as take home practice, laminate them to use in centers, or post them in your classroom.