First Addition Worksheets

One strategy to help children add 2 numbers, when the first number is less than 10, is to redistribute the number to "make 10" and then add 10 to the remainder.

Here are 20 addition problems over 2 worksheets aimed at helping children practice addition using the "adding by adding units" technique - ie breaking down the bigger number into 10 and units.

Practice early addition sums up to 5 using a number bond model and writing the sum underneath. We've included 2 simple number stories to try, too.

Here's a mixed set of story sums to help children practise addition and subtraction within 20 - and put the use of maths into an everyday context.

"Counting on" can be used when adding 1, 2 or 3 to a number. For larger numbers other methods are probably better. This set of 4 worksheets takes children through the steps with an example on every page and then "fill in the blank" equations for them to answer themselves.

This set of 4 worksheets helps children practice addition by counting on - counting on 1, 2 or 3 to get double digit figures up to 20. Each worksheet builds on the previous one.

Turning simple equations into "stories" makes it easier for children to understand, and gives them strategies for thinking through their work or tackling problems in the future. Here are 4 worksheets of addition stories for adding within 10.

This set of 5 simple posters is designed to be looked at and read through with your children. Look at the pictures and count each set. Read the words underneath as you do.

Here's another set of 4 worksheets practising addition with number bonds, up to 5 only. In this set we ask the children to fill in the missing numbers on both the number bond model and the equation, then draw a picture showing the total.

Count the pictures, fill in the numbers in our number bond model and then write the sums too. There's lots more addition practice up to 10 in this set of 4 worksheets.

With 30 simple addition within 20 problems per worksheet and 2 worksheets in this pack, there is plenty of practice for the kids here. We've added a extra challenge at the end too.

Use this "bear fact families" blank to work on any fact families with the kids. Write three numbers on the tulips and then ask the children to write the 4 number sentences that make up the fact family on the bear's tummy.

Practise addition and subtractionn with 50 with these 2 pages of mixed problems - perfect for summer or a minibeast topic, or just a fun way to perk up maths practise at anytime.

In £ sterling, $ and euros, here's a fun addition worksheet based around Chinese takeaway food. Yum!

These festive stockings and presents are a fun way to help the kids practise number bonds to 10 this Christmas. Can they add the missing number so each pair of stockings or presents adds up to 10? Choose from the UK or US version of this worksheet below.

Solve the equations and colour the balloon the correct colour - for some very colourful addition practice! We have 5 worksheets in this set, drilling 3 numbers on each. US versions available too.

Simple addition practice is made all the more fun when you are working out the runs per over in a cricket match! This worksheet asks children to do exactly that.

Count the spots on the neck, tail and back of the dinosaur, then use the results to write the 4 fact family number sentences. There's nothing like a friendly dinosaur to help with some maths! There are 8 worksheets in this pack, featuring the following fact families:

These simple worksheets provide 3 numbers and ask the children to write out 2 addition facts and 2 subtraction facts for each set - in other words, the fact family. There are 4 worksheets in total, available in UK and US school fonts.

Solve some simple addiiton problems (up to 10) to help Father Christmas find his lost key! This puzzle is so much fun that the kids won't even realise they are practising their maths skills too...

Here's a fun way to practice addition, with the help of some pretty flowers! Roll two dice, add up the numbers and colour in the answer - you can time yourself against the clock, or play against a friend!

Practice your sums with this fun little worksheet. Addition 1 to 10.

Count the number of ghosts in each group and write the number in the box below it. Then add up the total ghosts in each row, counting the ghosts again if it helps. Write the total in the box on the right.

Here's a fun way to practise adding to 20 with a spooky Halloween twist. Print and cut out these Halloween Addition peg cards, then ask the kids to try the sums and "clip" the correct number at the bottom of each card.

You can print this "make a fact family" mat onto white or coloured paper and laminate it for repeat use with dry wipe markers if you wish. Write 3 numbers on the children's T-shirts and then ask the children to write out the fact family in the spaces below.

There are 20 different fact family mats in this pdf file, so pick the ones you want to work on and print them out onto white or coloured card. We've written the 3 numbers for the fact family on the children's T-shirts. Now your kids need to write the fact families in the space below.

Here's a fun way to practise adding up to 20. The children need to work out the sum on the train carriage and match it to the correct engine. There are 5 pages in this set.

Practise addition skills with the help of some cute pigs! Roll two dice, add up the numbers and colour in the answer - you can time yourself against the clock, or play against a friend!

Help practise addition skills with a seaside theme! Roll two dice, add up the numbers and colour in the answer on the correct bucket and spade - you can time yourself against the clock, or play against a friend!

These story sum cards ask children to work out simple addition and subtraction problems (within 10) - all with an ice-cream and cupcake theme!

This fun poster (which comes as pictured and with 2 fill-in-the-blanks versions) can be put on display or laminated to be kept as a reference. Understanding and learning the "teen facts" makes everything that comes later easier!