Lesson Worksheets: Simple Math

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What better way to start teaching 1+ 1=2 than to use these colorful worksheets with pictures of apples to help children learn? This collection of worksheets provides four sets of worksheets, each set includes two worksheets and one test. The worksheets also help to teach that 1+2 is the same thing as 2+1.

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• How to Make Easy Lesson Worksheets

Every math lesson starts with 1+1=2. These worksheets help to illustrate what 1+1 looks like using colorful apples.

This collection of worksheets includes four sets: two worksheets and one test for the following addition lessons:

• 1+1=2 through 1+9=10 (all addition problems start with 1)
• 1+1=2, 2+1=3, 3+1=4,...9+1=10 (each addition problems starts with a different number added to 1)
• 2+1=3 through 2+8=10 (all addition problems start with 2)
• 1+2=3, 2+2=4, 3+2=5,...8+2=10 (each addition problems starts with a different number added to 2)

The entire collection of worksheets and tests can be downloaded. See Step 6.

Each set of worksheets includes two worksheets and one text. The worksheets are divided into two segments.

Worksheet A of each set includes additional problems for numbers 1 to 6.

The top segment provides the illustration of the addition problem and the addition problem shown in numbers.

The bottom segment asks "What is missing" and the children must either draw the illustration of the addition problem or must write in the addition problem in numbers. As shown to the left, the child must draw one apple, write a plus sign and then draw four apples, showing that all of the apples equal 5.

Worksheet B of each set includes additional problems for numbers 7 to 10.

The top segment provides the illustration of the addition problem and the addition problem shown in numbers.

The bottom segment asks "What is missing" and the children must either draw the illustration of the addition problem or must write in the addition problem in numbers. As shown to the left, the child write in 1 + 6 = 7 to go with the illustration of one apple plus six apples..

Each set contains a test, which can be used as a test or as a quiz. As you can see in the illustration to the left, the test alternates between pictures of addition problems and all-number addition problems. The child must "fill in the blank" by writing the number equation or drawing in the corresponding number of apples before and after the plus sign.

Teaching Tip!

1. Buy 10 apples. Cut a plus sign ( + ) out of black construction paper. Draw an equal sign ( = ) on a piece of white paper (or white cardstock, which is a heavier weight paper), then cut out so that there is a white margin around the equal sign.

2. Use the apples and the plus and equal signs to create the equation on a table. Arrange the apples in any of the equations, and ask "What does this equal?"

3. Remove the plus and equal signs, group the apples, and then ask the child to create an equation "Arrange the apples to make the equation 1 + 6 = 7."

4. After the class lesson is over, cut up a couple of apples and enjoy a healthy snack with your students!

All four sets are similar in nature: two worksheets and one test.

Depending on your teaching method, you can do the worksheets as a class activity and use the test for "homework" (during which time, the child attempts to complete the worksheet alone), or you can use all three worksheets as classroom learning tools.

Go to Step 6 for the link to the downloadable zip folder

Teaching Tip!

1. Buy 10 artificial apples, or use 10 balls (any time of rubber ball, or use ten craft foam balls spray-painted red).

2. Use the same steps as outlined above for making a plus and an equal sign.

3. Use the artificial apples or the balls to create equations, and for the students to create equations.

All four sets of worksheets and tests, which are available as PDF files, can be downloaded as one zip folder. Go to:

• Simple Math Worksheets

If you are unfamiliar with PDF files, then review this helpful tutorial:

• What is PDF and why do I need Adobe Reader?

f you are unsure about how to download, save, and open a "zip" file, then refer to the following tutorial (go directly to Step 2):

• How to Download a Collection (Zip Folder)

Whether you are planning a homeschool curriculum, or are working on in-class activities and need a teaching resource, these simple worksheets are perfect for pre-school, homeschool children, kindergarten, or 1st grade.

Get this set of worksheets that covers numbers, in pictures, in numbers, and words, in one easy to download file. These worksheets help to teach the concept that a picture of three apples is the same as the word three or the number 3. Each worksheet has a lesson and a matching activity.

For more about this set of worksheets, go to:

• Using Worksheets in the Classroom as a Learning Tool

It is easy to use Microsoft Word to create simple worksheets for homeschool lessons or for daycare and after school settings, even if you are not familiar with working with Word! Get this illustrated tutorial to guide you through steps for using tools in Word to help you make a lesson worksheet template and then to create worksheets to accompany any subject matter.

• How to Make Easy Lesson Worksheets

You can also make your own flashcards for many other types of math and spelling lessons.

Get a completely illustrated tutorial for making flashcards that print on postcards, card stock, or even plain computer paper.

The instructions are easy enough for a computer novice to follow, and provide the perfect chance to turn making flashcards into another class lesson!

For the illustrated tutorial (along with a set of flashcards for learning numbers 1-10, using the colorful beachballs you see here), go to:

• How to Make Flashcards

Get the links you need, plus teaching tips at:

• Using Flashcards to Teach Numbers

Get a full set of free printable beginner's fractions flashcards as well as classroom lesson tips at:

• Learning Fractions: Flashcards for Simple Fractions

 

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