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Back to School Math Activity: Number & Equation Cards Addition and Subtraction Practice

Name: Back to School Math Activity: Making Numbers with Addition and Subtraction Equations
Brand: Amy Lemons
Price: 2.5 USD
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Start the school year by building math confidence and encouraging flexible thinking with this engaging back to school math activity for elementary students. This number and equation card activity helps students practice creating numbers in different ways by brainstorming addition and subtraction equations that match a given number.

Students will work together to explore multiple solutions, strengthen number sense, and build their understanding of how numbers can be represented in different ways. This activity is perfect for math discussions, partner work, small groups, or a beginning-of-year math routine.

Students will practice:

Creating addition and subtraction equations
Developing number sense and flexible thinking
Explaining mathematical reasoning
Collaborating and sharing strategies with classmates

Materials included in this resource:

Number cards
Equation strips
Printable flapbook

Grade Level: Designed for elementary students in 1st-3rd grade.

This back to school math activity is a great way to introduce math routines, encourage collaboration, and help students begin the year feeling successful and confident as mathematicians.

Meet the creator

Amy Lemons

Teacher & Curriculum Author

Amy started teaching in 2006 and spent most of her classroom years in 1st and 2nd grade. She has shared lessons and activities with teachers on her blog since 2011, built around hands-on activities and meaningful books.

✓Co-creator of Rooted in Reading, now serving K–3
✓Co-creator of Magic of Math and Write On! with Hope King
✓Taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade

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Resource details

Resource type: Printables Worksheets
Pages: 12
Number of activities: 3
Grade levels: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade
Subjects: Math
Included file types: PDF
Seasonality: Back to School
Created by: Amy Lemons
License: One teacher, one classroom
Access: Included with Library membership

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