Adding 1 – Fun & Engaging Activities for Numbers Up to 20!

Build quick and automatic addition skills with this  Pack! Designed for hands-on learning, this resource helps students develop fluency in adding while having fun with interactive games and activities.

Why Focus on Adding 1?

• Strengthens number sense and mental math
• Helps students develop automatic recall
• Makes learning fun and engaging through movement and play
• Supports early addition strategies

What’s Included?

• Learning Intention Poster – Display the goal in your classroom
• Peg It Task – Add 1 to collections up to 10 and clip the correct answer with a peg
• Spin & Add – Use a variety of included spinners to add to collections of 6
• Read the Room Activity – Move around the classroom and add to collections up to 20
• Roll & Add Dice Game – Use 6-sided, 10-sided, and 12-sided dice to roll and add 1

Engaging, Hands-On Learning!

These activities keep students actively involved in math while reinforcing their addition fluency in a meaningful way. Perfect for small groups, centers, or whole-class instruction!

Why Is this Important in Maths?

Adding 1 is a foundational math skill that helps students develop strong number sense and mental math strategies. Mastering this skill early sets the stage for fluency in addition, subtraction, and more advanced math concepts.

Key Reasons This Matters

• Builds Number Sense – Understanding how numbers increase by one strengthens a student’s grasp of numerical relationships.
• Develops Mental Math Skills – Quick recall of “one more” facts improves efficiency in solving problems mentally.
• Forms the Basis of Addition & Subtraction – Before students learn complex equations, they need to fluently add and subtract 1.
• Supports Place Value Understanding – Recognizing number patterns (e.g., 9 + 1 = 10) helps students understand tens, hundreds, and beyond.
• Prepares for Skip Counting & Multiplication – Counting forward by 1 leads to skip counting, which is essential for multiplication and division.
• Applies to Everyday Life – From telling time to measuring quantities, the concept of adding 1 is used in real-world problem-solving.
• By ensuring students can automatically add 1, we help them gain the confidence and fluency needed for more complex math skills. 🚀

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