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First Grade Math Worksheets

Free grade 1 math worksheets.

These printable 1st grade math worksheets help students master basic math skills .  The initial focus is on numbers and counting followed by arithmetic and concepts related to fractions, time, money, measurement and geometry.  Simple word problems review all these concepts.

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Math Word Problem Worksheets for 1st Graders

First graders will get their first introduction to some very basic math word problems in these word problem worksheets. Each page has a few word problems along with some easy first grade problems to answer. If your students are having trouble solving addition and subtraction word problems, these worksheets will help get the practice they need.

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Opening your daily math lesson with a Math Word Problem of the Day is an excellent way to set the stage for learning. We all know that word problems are difficult for young learners to grasp, even when the mathematical operation portion of the problem is basic.

Incorporate these first grade math word problems one day at a time at the start of your math block to build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a learning community. Students will get used to reading slowly for meaning, while also identifying key information. Encourage students to write out equations and draw pictures to explain their thinking, since this helps them see the light when they are stuck!

Topics covered include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and comparison. All you need to do is post one of these first grade math word problems on your whiteboard or projector screen. Then let kids take it from there!

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50 First Grade Math Word Problems

1. I had 6 pencils, and my teacher gave me 4 more. How many pencils do I have now?

2. Gina’s dog got 3 treats on Sunday and 0 treats on Monday. How many treats did Gina’s puppy get in all?

3. Joel went to the zoo with his family. During the first hour he was there he saw a bear, 2 tigers, and 3 lions. How many animals did Joel see in his first hour at the zoo?

4. Jackson sorted his toy cars by color. He has 6 blue cars, 5 green cars, and 4 black cars. How many cars does Jackson have in all?

5. Ben has 2 green balloons and 4 yellow balloons. How many balloons does he have altogether?

6. There are 3 kids in the Clark family. Tina is 3, Joshua is 4, and Samantha is 7. If you add up all their ages, what is the sum of the Clark kids?

7. If you go for a swim and 6 of your friends come along, how many friends are swimming in total?

8. Rachel’s mom had some flowers in a vase. 3 of the flowers wilted and Rachel’s mom took them out of the vase. Now there are 5 flowers in the vase. How many flowers were in the vase to start with?

9. Hayden’s cat had a litter of kittens. 3 kittens were gray, 2 kittens were spotted, and 7 kittens were black. How many kittens did Hayden’s cat have?

10. Pedro brought in 3 red leaves and 6 yellow leaves from the playground. How many leaves does he have in all?

11. Gabriella read 3 books on Monday, 6 books on Tuesday, and 4 books on Wednesday. How many books did Gabriella read in all?

12. If you have 3 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and a bunny. How many cute little noses do they have altogether?

13. If there are 3 inches of snow on the ground in the morning and we get 3 more inches of snow by dinner time. How many inches of snow did we get that day?

14. My cat has 4 paws and my brother’s dog has 4 paws. How many paws are there in all?

15. I had 10 pennies, but I lost 2 of them. How many pennies do I have now?

16. Santiago read 7 books over the summer. Ryan read 5 books. How many more books did Santiago read than Ryan?

17. Andrew put 10 stickers on his notebook. When he got to school he noticed some of the stickers had fallen off. Now Andrew only has 6 stickers on his notebook. How many stickers fell off Andrew’s notebook?

18. Nicole likes to help her mom pick tomatoes from their garden. She counted 9 tomatoes in the garden. 6 tomatoes were red and the rest were green. Nicole and her mom picked all the red tomatoes. How many green tomatoes did Nicole and her mom leave in the garden?

19. My sister and I have 20 pennies. If my sister has 10 pennies, how many pennies do I have?

20. The zoo had 8 tigers. 3 of the tigers moved to another zoo. How many tigers were left?

21. Esther read 3 poems. Magenna read some more poems. Altogether they read 7 poems. How many poems did Magenna read?

22. Haley’s dad bought 8 cheeseburgers. Haley ate 1 of them. How many cheeseburgers does Haley’s dad have left?

23. If you boil 7 eggs in water, and the number of eggs that float is one more than the number that sink, how many eggs float?

24. Rasheed loves to eat jellybeans. His favorite jellybeans are the yellow ones. There were 12 jellybeans in his bag. Rasheed removed all the yellow jellybeans and ate them, leaving 6 jellybeans in his bag. How many yellow jellybeans did Rasheed eat?

25. The gym teacher had 5 basketballs. The next week the gym teacher got some new basketballs. Now the gym teacher has 9 basketballs. How many new basketballs did the gym teacher get?

26. Jamal has 6 toy airplanes and his brother has 4 toy airplanes. How many more toy airplanes does Jamal have than his brother?

27. Antonio has some marbles. His brother Alex gives him 5 more. Now Antonio has 8 marbles. How many marbles did Antonio have to begin with?

28. If you have an 8-pack of crayons and you give your friend 3 of them to use during drawing time. How many crayons do you have in your pack now?

29. Emily has 4 pink erasers and some white erasers. She has 7 erasers in all. How many white erasers does Emily have?

30. Angel serves pizza at her birthday party. The pizza has 12 slices. 8 slices of pizza are eaten by Angel and her guests. How many slices of pizza are left?

31. If you have 9 toys on the floor and your little brother has 6 toys on the floor. How many more toys on the floor do you have?

32. There are 8 windows in the classroom. Some of the windows have decorations on them, 2 of them don’t have any directions. How many windows have decorations?

33. On Saturday, you brought home some fish from the pet store. If 15 of your 18 fish have stripes. How many of your fish are without strips?

34. 8 birds flew to the top of a fence. Some birds flew away and 6 birds stayed. How many birds flew away?

35. There were 6 books on Noah’s shelf. Olivia took some of the books. Now there are 2 books on the shelf. How many books did Olivia take?

36. Ethan has some folders in his backpack and 4 folders in his desk. He has 8 folders altogether. How many folders are in his backpack?

37. Liam has 8 t-shirts. 5 of them have superheroes on them, and the rest are solid colors. How many of Liam’s t-shirts are solid colors?

38. Mary was putting together a 20 piece puzzle. After she finished, she discovered that only 18 pieces were there. How many pieces were missing?

39. Nicholas has 7 cousins. Some of his cousins are girls and 3 of his cousins are boys. How many girl cousins does Nicholas have?

40. It snowed for 6 hours on Monday and 4 hours on Tuesday. How many more hours did it snow on Monday?

41. Charlie’s mom baked 12 chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Charlie ate 2 cookies and his mom and 1 cookie. How many chocolate cookies were left?

42. Melanie has 16 purple pens. Dante has 10 blue pens. Melanie has ____ more pens than Dante has.

43. Sofia has 75 pennies in her bank. How many more pennies will she need to have 100 pennies in her bank?

44. There were 9 cups of soda on the table. Some of the cups were knocked over, and 6 were still standing. How many cups of soda were knocked over?

45. Griffin has 20 board games. Some were under his bed, and 15 were in his closet. How many board games were under Griffin’s bed?

46. Antonio spotted 3 deer sitting at the top of a hill, but all he could see were their eyes. How many eyes did Antonio see in all?

47. Desmond saw 5 bunnies. He counted all of their ears. How many bunny ears did Desmond count?

48. Katie counted all of her toes, and then she counted all her mom’s toes. How many toes did Katie count altogether?

49. Which weighs more? A 15-pound red fox or a 24-pound wild turkey?

50. Which weighs more: a 150-pound white-tailed deer or a 110-pound kangaroo?

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When first-grade students begin to learn math, teachers often use word problems and real-life examples to help students understand the complex language of mathematics. This establishes a foundation for higher education that the students will continue for at least the next 11 years.

By the time they finish the first grade, students are expected to know the basics of counting and number patterns, subtraction and addition, comparing and estimation, basic place values like tens and ones, data and graphs, fractions, two and three-dimensional shapes, and time and money logistics.

The following printable PDFs will help teachers better prepare students to grasp these core concepts for mathematics. Read on to learn more about how word problems help children to attain these goals before completing first grade.

Using Printable Worksheets as Teaching Tools

Deb Russell

Print the PDF: Word Problem Worksheet 1

This printable PDF provides a set of word problems that can test your student's knowledge of arithmetic problems. It also offers a handy number line on the bottom that students can use to help with their work!

How Word Problems Help First Graders Learn Math

Deb Russell 

Print the PDF: Word Problem Worksheet 2

Word problems like those found in this second printable PDF help students grasp the context surrounding why we need and use mathematics in everyday life, so it's essential that teachers ensure that their students understand this context and don't just arrive at an answer based on the math involved.

It breaks down to students understanding the practical application of math. If instead of asking students a question and a series of numbers that need to be solved, a teacher proposes a situation like "Sally has candy to share," students will understand the issue at hand is that she wants to divide them evenly and the solution provides a means to do that.

In this way, students can comprehend the implications of the math and the information they need to know to find the answer: how much candy does Sally have, how many people is she sharing with, and does she want to put any aside for later?

Developing these critical thinking skills as they relate to mathematics are essential for students to continue to study the subject in higher grades.

Shapes Matter, Too!

Print the PDF: Word Problem Worksheet 3

When teaching first-grade students early mathematics subjects with word problem worksheets, it's not just about presenting a situation in which a character has a few of an item and then loses some, it's also about ensuring students understand basic descriptors for shapes and times, measurements, and amounts of money.

In this linked worksheet, for instance, the first question asks students to identify the shape based on the following clues: "I have 4 sides all the same size and I have 4 corners. What am I?" The answer, a square, would only be understood if the student remembers that no other shape has four equal sides and four corners.

Similarly, the second question about time requires that the student be able to calculate addition of hours to a 12-hour system of measurement while question five asks the student to identify number patterns and types by asking about an odd number that's higher than six but lower than nine.

Each of the linked worksheets above covers the full course of mathematics comprehension required for completing the first grade, but it's important that teachers also check to ensure their students understand the context and concepts behind their answers to the questions before allowing them to move to second-grade mathematics.

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50 math problems for 1 st graders

Learn how to master word problems for 1st Graders with these 50 first grade math problems! Answers included.

Author Michelle Griczika

Published September 20, 2023

• Key takeaways
• Addition & Subtraction: Adding and subtracting numbers is like solving puzzles and helps us with real-life situations.
• Word Problems: Solving word problems makes math fun and helps us become better readers and problem solvers.
• Place Value: Understanding place value helps us read and write numbers correctly and compare their values.
• Measurement & Time: Measuring objects and telling time help us understand the world around us and manage our daily routines.
• Geometry (Shapes): Recognizing shapes and their properties helps us see the world in a new way and understand how things are put together.

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• Addition and Subtraction
• Word Problems
• Place Value
• Geometry (Shapes)
• Measurement

Did you know that ladybugs have spots on their backs?

If a ladybug has 2 spots on its back and it gets 1 more spot, how many spots will the ladybug have in total?

The lady bug will have 3 spots!

First grade word problems are like fun puzzles that help us use our math skills to solve real-life situations. They are essential to 1st grade math, and practicing them can help us become math superstars!

• We can use addition and subtraction to determine how many cookies are left in a jar, how many friends are on the playground, or even how many apples are in a basket.
• Understanding place value is like being a number detective. It helps us read big numbers and know the value of each digit, so we can count things like how many toys we have or how many days until our birthday.
• Measuring things and telling time is like being an explorer in the real world. We can measure how tall we are, how long a pencil is, or even how much water is in a cup. And knowing how to read a clock helps us know when it’s time for fun activities or when it’s time to go to bed.
• Shapes are like building blocks of the world around us. We can learn about squares, triangles, and circles by looking at objects we see every day. It’s like being a shape detective, finding out how many sides and corners they have, and how they fit together like puzzle pieces in 1st grade math problems.

All of these skills are necessary for 1st grade math practice! Use these 50 math problems to go over important math skills needed to strengthen your first graders understanding and knowledge.

50 Math Problems for First Graders

Today, we are going to practice different 1st grade skills. There are word problems for 1st graders measurement, addition and subtraction, and more! Once you are done, check your work with our answer sheet!

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Michelle Griczika is a seasoned educator and experienced freelance writer. Her years teaching first and fifth grades coupled with her double certification in elementary and early childhood education lend depth to her understanding of diverse learning stages. Michelle enjoys running in her free time and undertaking home projects.

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1. Practice Material: After teaching a specific concept, such as single-digit addition or place value, you can use these worksheets as practice material to reinforce what students have been taught in class.

2. Assessments: You can use these worksheets to assess students' understanding of the topics you've taught. The variety of exercises, including word problems and numeric problems, can help gauge students' grasp of the material.

3. Homework Assignments: These worksheets can be assigned as homework to give students additional practice outside of the classroom. They can help fill in the gap from regular workbooks.

4. Centers or Stations: In a classroom that uses a centers or stations approach, these worksheets could be used at a math center where students rotate through different activities.

5. Early Finisher Activity: For students who finish their work early, these worksheets can provide an additional challenge and keep them engaged.

6. Group Work: Some worksheets could be used for pair or small group work, promoting collaborative problem-solving skills.

Remember, it's important to go through the worksheets with the students after they've completed them, or provide them with the answer keys, to ensure they understand any mistakes they might have made.

What math skills should I teach my first grade class?

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Operations and Algebraic Thinking:

• Using basic addition and subtraction within 20 to solve a variety of word problems, including those involving putting together or taking apart numbers, comparisons, and unknowns in all positions. This can be achieved using visual aids like objects and drawings, or equations with symbols for unknown numbers.
• Solving word-based math problems involving the addition of three whole numbers whose total is less than or equal to 20.
• Applying properties of operations as strategies for addition and subtraction.
• Understanding subtraction as a problem of finding an unknown addend.
• Relating the process of counting to the concepts of addition and subtraction.
• Adding and subtracting numbers within 20 fluently, and applying strategies such as counting on, making ten, decomposing numbers, using the relationship between addition and subtraction, and creating equivalent but easier or known sums for ease of calculation.
• Understanding the meaning of the equal sign and being able to determine if addition and subtraction equations are true or false.
• Determining the unknown whole number in equations involving the addition or subtraction of three whole numbers.

Number and Operations in Base Ten:

• Counting up to 120, starting from any number less than 120. This also involves reading and writing numerals within this range and representing a number of objects with a written numeral.
• Understanding that a two-digit number is composed of tens and ones.
• Comparing two two-digit numbers based on the meaning of the tens and ones digits. This involves using the symbols '>', '=', and '<' to record the results of comparisons.
• Adding within 100, including adding a two-digit number to a one-digit number, and a two-digit number to a multiple of 10. This involves using concrete models or drawings, strategies based on place value, and properties of operations. Students are also expected to relate their strategies to a written method and explain their reasoning. It includes understanding that when adding two-digit numbers, one adds tens to tens and ones to ones, and occasionally it may be necessary to compose a ten.
• Given a two-digit number, mentally finding 10 more or 10 less than the number without having to count, and being able to explain the reasoning behind it.
• Subtracting multiples of 10 (ranging from 10 to 90) from other multiples of 10 in the same range. This is done using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value and operations. Students should relate their strategy to a written method and explain their reasoning used.

Measurement & Data: 

• Telling and writing time in hours and half-hours using both analog and digital clocks.
• Organizing, representing, and interpreting data with up to three categories. This involves asking and answering questions about the total number of data points, the number of data points in each category, and comparing the number of data points between different categories.
• Distinguishing between defining attributes (like triangles being closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (such as color, orientation, or size). This includes building and drawing shapes with defining attributes.
• Partitioning circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares and describing these shares using terms like halves, fourths, and quarters. Also, understanding that decomposing a shape into more equal shares results in smaller shares. This includes the ability to describe the whole shape as two or four of these shares.

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21 1st Grade Word Problems For Easy Math Skill Development

An important part of the curriculum, 1st grade word problems offer students an opportunity to apply the math concepts they have learned in class to everyday situations. 

Math class can be one of the most challenging subjects for children, so understanding and solving word problems about math in a practical way helps students practice math skills while applying different learning styles and understanding of math concepts in the real world. 

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First grade students can do word problems by approaching them using what they already know: language skills like reading and listening, working together in teams, and manipulating objects to demonstrate and develop spatial sense. Word problems help students to understand the world around them, be able to solve real-world mathematical problems they can use in their everyday lives, and develop critical thinking skills, so it’s important to introduce word problems as early as 1st grade to help students think holistically about math.

In partnership with Teach Simple , whose marketplace is full of educational materials created by actual teachers (plus 50% of all revenues go to them), I have curated a list of 1st grade word problems on fantastic, interactive worksheets for teachers and parents to use to challenge students. They can be used in the classroom or at home . 

Children are often drawn to this kind of thinking, and there are lots of fun ways to make the experience playful and exciting for them. These worksheets and activities align with common core math standards for 1st grade, which include operations and algebraic thinking, numbers and operations, measurement and data, and geometry.  

Secret Word Problem Puzzles

These 5 sets of puzzles will help students add and subtract within word problems. Students solve the word puzzles and use their answers to figure out the code words. 

This bundle includes the secret code card, 8 word problems per set, response cards, and an answer key to check answers in 1 PDF file. 

Word Problems Solving Worksheet

With this worksheet, students can read the word problem and choose the correct operation to solve it. Simple yet effective, this printable sheet includes pictures and is available in 1 PDF file.  

Single Digit Addition Word Problem Activity

This printable worksheet has students solve single-digit addition word problems using colorful images and relatable situations. 

Math Strategy Cheat Sheet for Word Problems

This resource is a math strategy cheat sheet that students can utilize when solving word problems. When working on a problem, students can pull out this resource guide and determine which strategy will help them most. It includes 1 PDF with 2 ready-to-print pages.

Dental Math Word Problems Worksheet

This activity engages students by challenging them to solve word problems while learning all about the dentist! 

“ It’s Fall” Word Problems

These engaging math and literacy worksheet sets include word problems to be solved on a number line, as part-part-whole (number bonds), and in a drawing. This is an ebook download in PDF format.

Ocean Math Word Problems Activity

This activity engages students by asking them to solve word problems while learning about oceans. It contains 1 product file.  

Storytime Discoveries Math

The stories and activities in this book help make math fun through interesting folktales , poems, and original stories. Students learn about logical thinking, problem solving, and various mathematical concepts, such as measurement, shapes, telling time, addition, fractions, and map reading. 

”It’s Winter” Math Word Problems

When it’s cold outside, add some fun to your classroom with these engaging math problems. They have activities that can be used for morning work, homework, group work, or in learning centers. 

This product includes a word problem to be solved on a number line, as part-part-whole (number bonds), and in a drawing. 

Cut-and-Paste Math Word Problems

With this activity, students can practice word problems with cut-and-paste activities that provide hands-on practice for simple addition. Students read the problem, count out the amount they need, add them together, glue them onto their paper, then write their equation. 

2-Digit Addition, Subtraction, and Word Problems Workbook

This workbook provides practice for place value , two-digit addition and subtraction, odd and even numbers, and addition and subtraction word problems. It includes a 21-page printable packet with activities.

Frostyville Cinema Worksheets

These worksheets contain a variety of math skills that align with the curriculum. Students will work on reading a schedule and a menu, solving word problems, adding and subtracting money , and working on elapsed time. 

It has a fun wintertime theme and two different levels of problems, a color version, a black-and-white version, and the answer key.

Add and Subtract Word Problems Worksheet

This worksheet has add and subtract word problems ranging from 10 to 100.

10 Printable Word Problem Worksheets (Numbers 1–20)

This printable bundle has four word problems worksheets on addition, four on subtraction, and two worksheets on mixed operations.

Barnyard Math Word Problems

This activity engages students by asking them to solve word problems while learning about barnyard animals.

Harvest Theme Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

These materials are designed to be a follow-up activity after instruction on tens frame is presented. 

The word problems are presented on task cards. Students can answer the problems by using ten frames and apple-themed counters. Then, they can write their answers on a student recording sheet.

Math Word Problems Worksheet

These addition word problems include key words such as “in all,” “altogether,” “total number,” and “sum.” They have fun colorful pictures to make the problems interesting. These files are in a zipped folder with 8 sheets. 

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If you have any first graders that are ready to give multiplication a try, this resource contains 9 pages that will help your students understand multiplication.

The goal with 1st grade word problems is for students to develop skills like abstract and quantitative reasoning, applying mathematical tools they have already learned, and making sense of real-world mathematical scenarios. 

When teaching word problems to 1st grade students, we want to make sure we explain the problems clearly, note when students struggle with language comprehension (such as new vocabulary), and are available to provide support by talking out the problems with students. 

Here are some great tips for teaching word problems:

Tip 1: print them on good quality cardstock or laminate for durability and longevity, tip 2: print them on colored paper to engage students’, tip 3: remind students of different strategies they can use to solve word problems, tip 4: let students have access to the answer sheets once they have worked on the problem so they can self-correct, tip 5: have students work in groups, make the 1st grade word problems into a game, and get creative with your teaching style.

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Learning how to solve word problems is an essential skill for first graders!  It’s also one of the more challenging math concepts that our young learners practice in first grade.  In this post, I want to share some helpful tips for teaching word problems in 1st grade.  With these tips and resources, you’ll be able to keep your students engaged in Word Problem Practice all year long!

Teaching Word Problems: 1st Grade Classroom

Understanding and solving word problems can help your students see that math is all around them every day.  Plus, there are many other skills that your first graders can practice as they solve story problems.

• Reading Skills:   First graders are growing in their reading skills by leaps and bounds all year!  Word problems are an excellent way to add some reading practice to other pockets of your daily routine. Not only are students putting their decoding skills to work, but they are also stretching those reading comprehension muscles!
• Fine Motor Practice:  While your young students have come very far in their fine motor skills since entering kindergarten, they likely need continued practice in this area.  Using manipulatives to model and solve story problems can be a great way for students to practice their hand-eye coordination, pincer grasp, and more!
• Math Strategies:   Students learn many addition and subtraction strategies in kindergarten!  However, if they don’t continue to use those strategies in first grade, they might forget about them!  Word problem practice is a great time to remind students to try different math strategies.

As teachers, we can see the importance of word problem practice for our young learners.  However, they might not be as excited about them! Here are some tips for teaching word problems in a way that keeps your students engaged in this important practice.

1. Dissect Word Problems Together

Since first graders are still developing their reading comprehension skills, they might draw a total blank after reading a math word problem on their own.  Instead, be sure to practice dissecting word problems together as a class!  Highlighters, crayons, or even see-through colored math counters can mark the important information in the problem.  You could also teach students hand signals to hold up when they hear important information in a word problem that’s being read as a whole class.  There are many ways that you can make the process of dissecting word problems more engaging and memorable for your students!

2. Spread It Out

A great way to bring variety to your word problem practice is to incorporate math story problems throughout your daily routine!  You could have a story problem written on the whiteboard for your morning meeting. You can also incorporate story problem practice into your math rotations!  When you find yourself with extra time before your next transition, you could read and dissect a story problem together as a class. You might even see an opportunity to do a quick math story problem from a book you’re reading out loud to your students! 

3. Incorporate Movement

Story problems can also be used for meaningful movement breaks in the classroom.  You could display a word problem and have students take turns playing the part of the objects.  Students love to be seashells, bubbles, and butterflies! 

4. Have Students Write Their Own Word Problems

As your first graders become more familiar with the structure of story problems, they’ll be ready to write their own!  You can use a template with sentence frames for students who need that level of support.  As students grow and develop their writing skills, they might want to try their hand at writing and illustrating their own word problems.  

No matter which method you use to have students write their own word problems, be sure to use the final product in some way.  You could put the papers in a pile and choose a few at a time to discuss as a class.  Depending on your students, you could also recirculate the completed papers and have each student solve a word problem written by a classmate. You could even put together a class book of student-generated word problems! Just put the pages in sheet protectors (or laminate) and have students use dry-erase markers to solve the problem on each page.

5. Use Seasonal Story Problems

One of my favorite ways to keep students engaged in story problem practice is to use seasonal problems.  Not only do students find these problems more interesting, but they also support comprehension!  When students are currently experiencing a season, it is easier for them to visualize and understand what the story problem is talking about.

Another fun reason to use seasonal story problems is that you can pull out all of those holiday mini-erasers and other seasonal manipulatives that you have on hand!  This is also a great way to help students channel their excitement about upcoming holidays into a meaningful learning activity.

Seasonal Word Problems for 1st Grade

If you could like to use seasonal word problems in your first grade classroom, I have the perfect solution for you!  I have put together a resource with over 150 seasonal story problems that you can use all year long! Each page comes with coordinating manipulatives that students can cut out to help them model the word problem.  This is great for fine motor practice, as well! 

Since everything you need for each word problem is included on the page, this is a no-prep resource that you can use to supplement your math practice.  These story problem worksheets are perfect for small group intervention, whole group instruction, centers, morning work, or even for homework!  If you’d like to take a closer look at this resource, you can find it in my shop .

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After learning addition strategies, properties, and facts, kids practice addition word problems. 1st-grade addition word problems have four parts - addition word problems 10, 20, 100, and add to compare word problems. SplashLearn provides exciting games to learn addition word problems seamlessly.

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Kids must solve to find 'How Many Fewer' to practice addition.

Kids practice four types of word problems in the first grade. There are addition word problems within 10, 20, and 100. They also learn 'add to compare word problems.' Since addition word problems combine arithmetics with English sentences, kids often find them challenging. This is the reason why they love playing online fun addition word problems games. Head to the following section to learn about the top-3 educational addition word problems games online.

Addition Word Problems - The Concept

While the sub-heading might appear a little confusing, kids indeed apply their prior conceptual knowledge to figure out addition word problems. Kids initially start the lesson by solving addition word problems within 10 and move to learn 20 and 100. After this, they start solving add to compare word problems. 

For instance, they may see word problems like "Sam has 4 apples. His father gives him 3 mangoes. How many fruits does he have in total?" Kids need to calculate the total and find the answer, 7. 

Online fun games from educational platforms engage kids with many such problems. The more they practice these curriculum-focused logically crafted tasks, the faster they learn addition word problems. 

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 Addition Word Problems are No More a Problem

Here are the best addition word problems games you can find on the internet:

• Represent 'Add To' Scenarios - This educational game empowers kids to apply their conceptual knowledge of addition to real-world situations. They read many different unique stories and apply their understanding of the 'Add to' scenario to guess the correct answers. The game is best suited for clearing kids' confusion regarding addition and honing their skills.
• Word Problems to Add Multiples of 10 - Kids strive to answer multiple challenging tasks to become fluent in solving addition problems. They see problems and apply their knowledge of the 'Put Together' scenario. Like the previous game, this interactive game presents multiple story situations to kids that they need to solve. The problems in this game cater to addition word problems within 100.
• Compare and Solve to Find the Unknown - This fun game, from the sub-topic 'Add to Compare Word Problems,' plays a crucial role in making kids' addition base solid. They practice many challenging tasks to sharpen their knowledge of addition. Kids learn comparison word problems, in which they compare and add to find the result.

Do Kids Find Word Problems Complex?

By the time kids take up word problems, they have mastered the fundamentals of addition and know various addition strategies and facts. But addition word problems pose a new set of risks to them. 

They have to understand complex English sentences and decipher the numbers. After this, they need to invoke their conceptual knowledge and solve the problems. All of these can confuse kids, and they might make more mistakes than usual.

Parents and Online Games - An Irresistible Combination

Millions of parents worldwide acknowledge the benefits of online educational games. These prolific interactive games arouse kids' curiosity through fun activities. However, as a parent, you might have to walk along with your kids. Introduce them to the concept of addition word problems through real-world examples and sentences.

Once they understand the primary association between sentences and numbers, you can allow them to play online educational games. Pen and paper practice, coupled with online games, can boost kids' knowledge straightforwardly.

SplashLearn's addition word problems games give your kids sufficient reasons to practice and augment their knowledge of arithmetics. Let them try these curriculum-aligned games before admiring your kids' transformation.

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Being able to easily identify the problem and solution in a story is a foundational reading comprehension skill for first grade students.

It's an activity that can be done with every single read aloud.

It can (and should) be done whole group, in small group, with partners, in literacy stations and during independent reading.

It's also a great skill for parents to work on at home. 

Describing the problem includes:

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• Asking questions and making predictions about possible upcoming events and about possible ways to solve the problem
• Understanding how the events and characters influence the problem throughout the story

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Examples of Problem and Solution

You might be totally comfortable with the topic of problem and solution, but when we are in the moment in front of 22 little faces, sometime we blank! 

It's time to give our students examples of what Problem and Solution is…

but we've got nothing! 

It helps to think of a few examples ahead of time and jot them down. 

Examples of problem and solution work best if the are real life examples that the students can relate to! 

Here's a few examples from the school day: 

• Your pencil breaks
• You can't find your book
• You forgot your lunch
• You can't remember the directions
• You left your jacket on the playground
• You don't know how to tie your shoes
• You need a supply that another student is using

By using these real-life examples, you are not only teaching problem and solution, but you are reinforcing your classroom management as well!

How to Introduce Problem and Solution for First Grade

If you teach lower elementary, then you know that there is SO much that goes into the comprehension of a book. First grade students are learning so much at this age and even listening comprehension requires their little brains to work so hard.

Why do I bring this up?

Because I want you to think about how hard they are ALREADY working when they are listening to a read aloud and when you use a mentor text to introduce a NEW SKILL, most students’ brains go into overload!

So what should we do instead?

Start with a non-text activity. Let me introduce you to a new kind of “slideshow”. 

I like to use interactive slideshows/powerpoints. My slideshows always follow this order: 

• Teaching Slides: Introduces students to WHAT the skill is
• Guided Practice: Introduces students to HOW to apply the skill
• Interactive Practice: Gives students an example and allows them to PRACTICE the skill in an easy and concise way

Problem and Solution Non-Text Activities for First Grade

After we practice the slideshow, then we practice building our problem and solution muscles with some guided and independent practice using a NON-TEXT ACTIVITY such as a station game.

Non-text activities are a HUGE asset to students because it allows them to build and flex their problem and solution muscles before we ask them to apply those skills to a text! 

How to Complete the Activity

We will do this activity together as a group first, then it will move into our guided reading stations where students will complete it independently!

I've found the best and easiest way to do this is with images of problems/solutions that my first grade students know a lot about. 

My students do this Problem and Solution activity (seen on the right). We do one together as a class for guided practice. 

For this activity, students must correctly match the problem and solution. Then I have students write about the problem and solution with an emphasis on why the solution actually works for this problem.

After we do this activity together, it goes into their stations for Guided Reading. 

The best part about this activity is that you can leave it out for several weeks because each time students can choose a new set of pictures! 

Mentor Texts for Problem and Solution

A mentor text is an incredibly powerful tool for teaching reading comprehension skills! 

(make sure you keep reading to the end of this post to see a list of my favorite mentor texts for problem & solution)

The problem that many teachers run into with mentor texts is that there are SO MANY different skills you can teach with the same mentor text….

Sometimes we try to do TOO MUCH and we overwhelm our students! 

Let me introduce you to a Comprehension Focus Question (CFQ). 

A CFQ is one question that you focus on through the entire text! 

It simplifies things for you and your students. (more on that later)…

But let's take a minute to dispel so myths about mentor texts..

A mentor text is NOT a book that you read once and put it away.

A mentor text is a book that you read once, then refer back to again and again and again.

The greatest benefit of a good mentor text is that after you have read it once, when you refer back to it, you aren’t reading the entire book again, you are simply referring back to one or two pages.

It will save you SO much time.

AND students are already familiar with the story line meaning that already have a foundation for whatever comprehension skill you are about to dive into!

How to Boost Comprehension for Problem & Solution

Comprehension Focus Questions

As I mentioned, a Comprehension Focus Question (CFQ) is a very focused and intentional comprehension goal for an activity, a week or even a unit.

If you have done your research and you understand your learning standard, the vocabulary and what students need to know…

Then it becomes very easy to choose a goal (or a comprehension focus question).

But, why do you need a comprehension goal?

To stay FOCUSED!

Not just for you, but for your students also!

Let’s look at an example. Let’s say that this week you are focusing on how to make an inference. Well, there are about a hundred different ways you can make an inference and a CFQ allows you to focus on one area at a time.

Example CFQ: “How Did The Character Change From ___ To ____?”

In this comprehension focus question, you and your students are focusing in on the characters of the story.

The great thing about CFQ’s is that the next time you pull out this mentor text, you can choose a different CFQ to focus on while still practicing how to make an inference!

Sentence Stems

Another great strategy that falls right in long with mentor texts and comprehension focus questions is sentence stems.

A sentence stem is a phrase that your first grade students will use to answer a comprehension question.

Sentence stems are designed to get students to answer comprehension questions more fully rather than giving one word answers.

Sentence stems encourage students to explain their thinking.

I like to have a list of sentence stems next to my table that are specific to each comprehension skill. I stick to one or two stems per skill for the entire year because I want my students to be consistent. (This also makes it a lot easier for them)

If we are sticking with our Make an Inference example, I would use the following sentence stems:

I Think ___ Because____.   

I Read This ____ So I Think _____

Problem and Solution Activities for First Grade

All of the activities that you found in this post, both printable and digital, along with UNIT LESSON PLANS can be found in my Problem and Solution Bundle here.

You can save up to 20% by purchasing the items together, but you can also purchase individual items to better fit your needs!

Best Books for Problem and Solution

**You can use the recording sheet from the Problem and Solution station with all of these read alouds!

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Kristen Sullins

I am a current Elementary Librarian and Enrichment Teacher, mother of two, follower of Christ and Texas native. In my own classroom, I love to save time by finding unique ways to integrate writing, social studies and science into all parts of my day. I also love all things organization!

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