This 1st grade math unit is jam-packed with first grade math addition to 20 worksheets with pictures, games, and activities for grade 1 students! You can use this as a supplement to your curriculum or use it solely as your 1st grade skill practice for adding to 20.
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Help your students develop strong addition skills using this 1st Grade Addition to 20 Math Unit. Filled with addition to 20 worksheets with pictures, engaging games, and hands-on activities, this unit helps first graders visualize number combinations, strengthen fact fluency, and build a solid foundation for future addition and subtraction concepts.
Designed with visual learners in mind, students will practice adding numbers within 20 using picture models, manipulatives, and engaging classroom games that make math fun and meaningful. Whether used for whole-group instruction, small-group review, or independent practice, these printable math worksheets and activities provide flexible options for every teaching style.
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This addition to 20 resource includes a full variety of activities and games to meet different learning needs:
20 Addition to 20 Worksheets featuring picture models, number sentences, missing addends, and visual aids for practicing facts from +1 through +10, plus mixed review pages.
Cut and Glue Activity: Students cut and sort each equation under the correct character in the cafeteria—perfect for interactive notebooks or morning work.
Ice Cream Sort: Students match ice cream scoops to cones using their addition facts to 20 for a fun center or partner game.
Emoji Math Sort: Students determine if each equation is correct and place a smile or frown emoji accordingly—an easy, no-prep math station.
Game #1: Line Them Up! Students race in teams to line up math cards in the correct order, reinforcing addition fluency.
Game #2: Build a Basketball Court! Each correct answer earns students a basketball item to build their court—complete with chance cards for extra excitement!
Game #3: Whole-Class Bucket Filler! Students solve addition task cards around the room and drop correct answers in a bucket for prize entries—great movement and engagement.
Game #4: Build an Ocean Scene! Students earn ocean items each time they solve a problem correctly. The first player to complete their under-the-sea scene wins!
Each activity includes recording sheets, answer keys, and both color and black-and-white versions to fit any classroom setup.
Teachers love how simple and versatile this addition to 20 worksheets with pictures resource is. Use it to:
Reinforce addition fluency in math centers or guided groups
Provide extra support for struggling learners
Offer challenge and enrichment for early finishers
Create whole-class review games before assessments
Send home as printable math practice for families
No matter how you use it, students will build confidence while practicing addition facts to 20 in a variety of visual, hands-on ways.
This resource aligns with Common Core 1.OA.6, which focuses on:
Adding and subtracting within 20
Developing fluency for addition and subtraction within 10
Using strategies such as counting on, making ten, and using relationships between operations
It’s ideal for reinforcing number sense and addition strategies while building fluency through visuals and interactive practice.
Teachers appreciate how this 1st grade addition to 20 math unit combines visual learning with movement and fun. The worksheets help students connect concrete objects to abstract equations, while the games and centers keep learning fresh and exciting.
The mix of independent practice, partner games, and whole-class activities ensures every student gets repeated, meaningful exposure to the skill. With easy prep and ready-to-print pages, you’ll have everything you need for an engaging, effective math block.
Every unit in the 1st Grade Math Series follows the same teacher-friendly format: easy prep, differentiated activities, and consistent, hands-on practice. Each skill-based unit includes printable math worksheets, center games, and review activities that make first-grade math engaging and effective.
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