Counting On Slides Addition Adventure Week • Day 1
Strategy: Counting On
Count On Countdown!
Put the greatest number in your brain and hop forward. Stop counting from one!
🧠
Lock the Big Number
Keep it safe in your head
🦘
Hop Ahead
Count on the smaller addend
🎯
Land on the Sum
Fast, accurate, and fluent
WARM UP
Which Would You Rather Do?
Turn and Talk • 60 Seconds
Path A 🐢
Count From One
Count every single item:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14... 15, 16, 17!
17 whole counts... Phew, my voice is tired!
Path B ⚡
Count On from 14
Lock 14 in your brain and tap 3 fingers:
"14... 15, 16, 17!"
Only 3 quick hops! Fast, smart, and easy!
Partner Question: Why does Path B save time and brain power?
Tell your shoulder partner!
MINI-LESSON
How to Count On Like a Math Pro
12 + 4 = ?
1
Find the Bigger Addend
Compare 12 and 4. 12 is greater!
🧠 12
2
Count Forward 4 Hops
Use fingers, dots, or your head.
13 14 15 16
3
State the Total
The last number you say is the sum!
12 + 4 = 16
Visual Number Path (Hop along from 12):
10
11
12
→
13
→
14
→
15
→
16
17
18
GUIDED PRACTICE
Watch Out for the "Switch Trick"!
Flip to Start with the Greater Number
Problem on Board 🤔
3 + 15 = ?
Do we start at 3 and count 15 more?
NO WAY! That takes too long!
The Pro Move: Switch! 🔄
15 + 3 = ?
1. Lock 15 in your head.
2. Count forward 3: 16, 17, 18!
Sum = 18!
Rule to Remember: Always start with the BIGGER number, no matter which one comes first!
YOU DO • PARTNERS
Counting On Challenge Arena
Solve with Your Partner
Problem 1
14 + 3
Which number goes in your head?
Partner A whispers the hops!
Problem 2
2 + 16
Remember the switch trick!
Partner B whispers the hops!
Problem 3
13 + 5
Show 5 fingers as you count!
Both partners say the sum!
Signal Ready: Show thumbs up on your chest when both partners agree on all three answers!
WRAP-UP
Day 1 Exit Ticket Check
Show What You Know
1
Solve on your whiteboard:
4 + 14 = ?
Circle the number you put in your brain first!
2
Explain to Mr./Ms. Teacher:
"I solved 4 + 14 by starting with _____ because _____."
Sentence stem to explain your math thinking clearly and proudly.
🌟
Tomorrow's Mission: Double Ten Frames & visual counter groupings!
Great Job Today!
Double Frame Slides Addition Adventure Week • Day 2
Strategy: Double Ten Frames
Double Frame Detectives!
See the power of ten! Group counters into full frames to spot sums in a snap.
🔴
First Addend
Fill the top frame
🟡
Second Addend
Fill the empty spots
🔟
Ten and More
10 + extras = fast sum
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Quick Look: How Many Do You See?
3 Seconds Only!
Full Frame (10)
Part Frame (4)
=
14
10 and 4 more = 14!
Turn and Talk: Did you have to count 1, 2, 3...? Or did you see 10 and 4? Explain to your partner!
MINI-LESSON
Solving 9 + 5 on Double Ten Frames
9 + 5 = ?
Step 1: Place 9 and 5 1 empty spot in frame 1
Notice the 9 needs just 1 counter to become a full 10!
Step 2: Slide 1 Up to Fill Ten! Full Ten!
10 + 4 = 14! So, 9 + 5 = 14!
Key Takeaway: Always fill the first ten frame before starting a new one!
GUIDED PRACTICE
We Do: Build 8 + 6
How many move up?
Double Frame Blueprint:
Top Frame: 8 Red + 2 Yellow (Filled!)
Bottom Frame: 4 Yellow Left Over
Detective Questions:
1. How many empty spots did the 8 have?
➜ 2 spots empty.
2. When 2 counters move from 6, how many are left?
➜ 4 counters left.
3. What is 10 + 4?
➜ 14!
8 + 6 = 14
"Ten and four more make fourteen!"
Partner Prompt: Tell your partner why 10 + 4 is easier to solve in your head than 8 + 6!
PRACTICE ARENA
Spot the Ten & Solve!
Whiteboard Quick Check
Case 1
9 + 7
1 goes to 9 = 10
6 left over = 6
Sum = ___ ?
Case 2
8 + 5
2 go to 8 = 10
3 left over = 3
Sum = ___ ?
Case 3
7 + 6
3 go to 7 = 10
3 left over = 3
Sum = ___ ?
Make Ten Slides Addition Adventure Week • Day 3
Strategy: Make a Ten
Make Ten Magic!
Break numbers apart to build a friendly ten. Turn tricky facts into super easy 10-plus equations!
🔍
Spot the Target
Who is close to 10?
🔨
Break & Share
Borrow what you need
🚀
Add the Rest
10 + extra = easy sum
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Friends of Ten Fast Recall!
Call and Response
🤝
9 + 1
9 needs 1
🤝
8 + 2
8 needs 2
🤝
7 + 3
7 needs 3
🤝
6 + 4
6 needs 4
🤝
5 + 5
5 needs 5
Partner Rally: Partner A says a number from 1 to 9. Partner B instantly shouts the partner that makes 10! Switch!
MINI-LESSON
The 3-Step Make-Ten Magic Wand
8 + 5 = ?
1
Ask the Big Number
Look at 8. How many more does 8 need to make 10?
8 needs 2!
2
Decompose the 5
Break 5 into a number bond: give 2 to the 8, leaving 3!
5
↙ ↘
2 3
3
Add with Friendly 10
8 and 2 make 10.
Now add the leftover 3!
10 + 3 = 13
So, 8 + 5 = 13!
Formula: (8 + 2) + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13
GUIDED PRACTICE
We Do: Wave the Magic Wand for 9 + 6
Follow the Steps
Number Bond Action:
9
6
↙ ↘
1 5
9 borrows 1 from 6 to make ten. 6 has 5 remaining!
Partner Talk Prompt:
Partner A: "What does 9 need to make 10?"
Partner B: "9 needs 1, so break 6 into 1 and 5!"
10 + 5 = 15
Therefore, 9 + 6 = 15!
"Make a Ten and Add the Rest!"
Check: Show me 15 fingers with your partner (10 + 5) if you agree!
PRACTICE ARENA
Decompose & Make Ten Challenge
Whiteboard Duel
Magic Fact 1
8 + 7
Doubles Power Slides Addition Adventure Week • Day 4
Strategy: Doubles & Near-Doubles
Double Trouble Power!
Use twin numbers you already know by heart to unlock tricky "near-doubles" in a blink!
👥
Know Your Twins
6+6, 7+7, 8+8, 9+9
➕
Spot the +1
One more than a double
⚡
Instant Sum
Double it, then add 1!
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The Doubles Anchor Chant!
Whole Class Energy
5 + 5 = 10
🖐️ Two hands on the clock!
6 + 6 = 12
🥚 An egg carton dozen!
7 + 7 = 14
📅 Two whole weeks!
8 + 8 = 16
🕷️ Two crawling spiders!
9 + 9 = 18
⛳ Big kid golfer!
10 + 10 = 20
🔟 All fingers and toes!
Quick Partner Test: Close your eyes. Partner whisper a double fact. Say the answer in 1 second!
MINI-LESSON
Doubles Plus 1: Solving 6 + 7
6 + 7 = ?
Look at the Twin Towers:
Tower 6
6
+1 Extra!
+1
7
The towers are equal twins of 6 , plus just 1 extra block !
How to Think:
1
Double the smaller number: 6 + 6 = 12
2
Add the one extra block: 12 + 1 = 13
6 + 7 = 13
"Double six is 12, plus one is 13!"
Secret Code: When numbers are next to each other on the number line (consecutive), use Near Doubles!
GUIDED PRACTICE
We Do: Uncover 7 + 8
Spot the Hidden Double
7 + 8 = ?
1. What is the smaller number?
➜ 7
2. What is the double fact for 7?
➜ 7 + 7 = 14
3. Add 1 more for the 8!
➜ 14 + 1 = 15
Partner Turn & Talk:
Tell your partner in your own words:
"I know 7 + 7 is 14, so 7 + 8 must be 15 because..."
Bonus Question: Could you also do
8 + 8 = 16, minus 1 = 15 ?
YES! That's Doubles Minus 1!
Math Superpower: Known facts give you power to solve unknown facts in seconds!
Strategy Showdown Slides Addition Adventure Week • Day 5 (Finale)
Strategy: Flexible Selection
Strategy Showdown!
Great mathematicians don't just use one trick—they pick the fastest tool for every job!
🦘
Counting On
(Best for +1, +2, +3)
🔲
Ten Frames
(Ten and Extras)
🪄
Make a Ten
(Best with 8 or 9)
👥
Near Doubles
(Twins Plus One)
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The Master Addition Toolbox
Choose the Right Tool
🦘
Tool 1: Counting On
Use when: You are adding small numbers like 1, 2, or 3.
Example: 15 + 2 = 17
🔲
Tool 2: Double Ten Frames
Use when: You want to see ten and some ones clearly.
Example: 10 + 6 = 16
🪄
Tool 3: Make a Ten
Use when: An addend is close to 10 (like 8 or 9).
Example: 9 + 6 ➜ 10 + 5 = 15
👥
Tool 4: Near Doubles
Use when: The numbers are side-by-side neighbors!
Example: 7 + 8 ➜ (7+7)+1 = 15
Partner Turn & Talk: Which of these 4 strategies is your favorite superpower? Why?
MINI-LESSON
Match the Problem to the Best Strategy
Efficiency Counts!
Problem A
16 + 2
Do we make a ten?
No, just hop 2 ahead!
Best: Counting On
16... 17, 18!
Problem B
6 + 7
Notice 6 and 7 are next to each other!
Best: Near Doubles
6+6=12, +1=13!
Problem C
9 + 5
9 is only 1 away from friendly 10!
Best: Make a Ten
10 + 4 = 14!
Golden Rule: Look at both numbers first before deciding how you want to solve!
GUIDED PRACTICE
Battle of the Brains: 9 + 4
Two Great Ways to Win!
Partner A 🪄 Make a Ten
"9 needs 1 to become 10.
Break 4 into 1 and 3.
10 + 3 = 13! "
Result: 13
Partner B 🦘 Count On
"Lock 9 in my head.
Count on 4 fingers:
10, 11, 12, 13! "