Expanding Minds Learning

Addition and Subtraction with Models This packet includes 6 different worksheets, all with different themes: cats, apples, fairy tales (Hansel and Gretel), zoo animals, cookies, and rocks. For more worksheets and activities, check out my store or visit my website at www.expandingmindslearning.com.

We probably all started adding and subtracting using our fingers as a visual. It’s a great and easy way to model addition and subtraction within ten. As your students start learning how to add and subtract, encourage the use of models. This will help them understand the concept, rather than just memorizing facts. Some suggestions for models include using fingers, objects, pictures, tally marks, and much more. This set of worksheets includes a page of addition and a page of subtraction and an an