Mastering Basic Addition: Counting On! Addition Strategy Game – math resource by Amy Lemons and Get Your Teach On

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Counting On Addition Strategy Partner Game | Math Center Activity for 1st-3rd Grade

Name: Mastering Basic Addition: Counting On! Addition Strategy Game
Brand: Amy Lemons
Price: 2.5 USD
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Help your students build addition fluency with this engaging Counting On Addition Strategy Partner Game! This hands-on math activity gives students meaningful practice using the counting on strategy to solve addition problems while working collaboratively with a partner. Students will strengthen number sense, improve mental math skills, and gain confidence with addition facts through interactive play.

Perfect for math centers, partner work, small groups, intervention, independent practice, or early finishers, this low-prep resource makes practicing addition strategies both fun and effective.

What's Included:

Number cards
Printable number lines
Counting On addition strategy poster

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

Low-prep and easy to use
Reinforces the counting on addition strategy
Builds addition fact fluency and number sense
Encourages mathematical discussions and teamwork
Supports hands-on, engaging learning
Perfect for math centers, small groups, intervention, and review

Grade Levels:

⭐ 1st Grade
⭐ 2nd Grade
⭐ 3rd Grade

This partner game is an excellent way to help students develop strong addition skills while practicing the counting on strategy in an engaging, collaborative learning environment.

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: 6
Number of activities: 1
Grade levels: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade
Subjects: Math Addition
Included file types: PDF
Seasonality: Back to School
Created by: Amy Lemons
License: One teacher, one classroom
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