Furry Friends Addition Packet Furry Friends Math
Level 1: Counting Pets
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Use the number line to help you count:
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Count the animals. Write the total in the box on the right!
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Furry Friends Math
Level 1: Counting Pets
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Count the animals. Write the total in the box on the right!
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Furry Friends Math
Level 1: Counting Pets
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Count the animals. Write the total in the box on the right!
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Furry Friends Math
Level 2: Count & Add
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Count each group of animals. Write the numbers to solve the addition!
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Furry Friends Math
Level 2: Count & Add
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Count each group of animals. Write the numbers to solve the addition!
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Furry Friends Math
Level 2: Count & Add
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Count each group of animals. Write the numbers to solve the addition!
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Furry Friends Math
Level 2: Count & Add
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Count each group of animals. Write the numbers to solve the addition!
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Furry Friends Math
Level 3: Draw & Add
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Read the math problem. Draw dots ⚫ in each box, then write the math equation!
Draw 3 dots here:
Draw 2 dots here:
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Furry Friends Math
Level 3: Draw & Add
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Read the math problem. Draw dots ⚫ and write the math equation!
Draw 4 dots here:
Draw 4 dots here:
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Draw 5 dots here:
Draw 3 dots here:
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Furry Friends Guide Teacher Resource Grades Pre-K – 1st
Furry Friends Teacher Guide
Pedagogical Framework & Accommodations for Scaffolded Addition
Universal Design & Sensory Accommodations
• 1–10 Number Line: High-contrast reference line on Page 1 serves as an ongoing visual tool for finding number shapes and counting.
• Oversized Writing Guidelines: All answer fields are blank boxes containing a light horizontal dashed guideline to support written numeral alignment.
• Ultra-High Contrast & Zero Color Clutter: Pure charcoal/black icons on clean white backgrounds eliminate sensory overload and maximize focal focus.
9-Page Scaffolding Progression
Pages 1–3: Counting
Establishes 1-to-1 correspondence. Students count animal groups (dogs, cats, birds) up to 10 and record results in single boxes with guidelines.
Pages 4–7: Combining
Combines two animal groups. Students count and write both active addends in separate boxes, count the sum, and write the total.
Pages 8–9: Drawing
Concrete graphics are removed. Students read the numbers, draw their own dots, and write the full equation __ + __ = __ completely from scratch.
Recommended Facilitation Prompts
For Combining (Pages 4–7):
"Count the dogs in box one and write that number down. Now count the dogs in box two and write that number. Let's count them all together! Write your total!"
For Drawing (Pages 8–9):
"Look at this number. Draw that many dots in the box. Now draw the other group's dots. Write your whole equation from start to finish!"
Strategic Differentiation
Support
Have students physically trace the outline of their drawn dots before counting. Use plastic blocks as 1-to-1 tactile replacements inside empty drawing fields.
Extend
Encourage students to create their own animal equations (e.g., "7 cats + 3 cats = 10 cats") on paper and read them aloud to build speaking confidence.
Furry Friends Lesson 1 • Teacher Facilitation Guide
Furry Friends Exit Ticket Furry Friends Math
Quick Check: Exit Ticket (Page 1)
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Show what you know! Solve these math puzzles.
1. Count Count and write the total:
Total
2. Count Count and write the total:
Total
3. Count & Add Write the equation to find the total:
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Furry Friends Math • Exit Ticket Page 1
Furry Friends Math
Quick Check: Exit Ticket (Page 2)
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Show what you know! Solve these math puzzles.
4. Count & Add Write the equation to find the total:
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Total
5. Draw & Add Draw dots and solve the math equation:
Draw ⚫ 3 dots:
Draw ⚫ 2 dots:
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6. Draw & Add Draw dots and solve the math equation:
Draw ⚫ 4 dots:
Draw ⚫ 1 dot:
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Furry Friends Homework Furry Friends Homework
Page 1: Counting Pets
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Use the number line to help you count:
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Count the friendly animals. Write the total in the box on the right!
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Furry Friends Homework
Page 2: Count & Add
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Count each group of animals. Write the numbers to solve the addition!
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Furry Friends Subtraction Packet Unit 2: Subtraction
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Furry Friends Subtraction
Subtraction means taking away! We cross out our friends to see how many are left.
Furry Friends Number Line (Count Backward!)
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EXAMPLE
5 Friendly Dogs. Take Away 2.
Count all dogs, cross out 2 of them, and write how many are left!
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3 trace Left
TRY IT!
Problem 1: 4 Friendly Cats. Take Away 1.
Step 1: Draw a big ✕ over exactly 1 cat. Step 2: Count how many cats are left!
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Page 1 • Furry Friends Subtraction Packet
Story Subtraction Name: ______________________
Cross Out Story Time!
Read the short pet story. Draw an ✕ on the animals that leave, then write the answer!
PROBLEM 2: FLYING AWAY 6 － 3 ＝ ?
There are 6 cute birds sitting on a tree branch. Then, 3 birds fly away. Cross out 3 birds! How many birds are left?
6 － 3 ＝
PROBLEM 3: NAP TIME 7 － 4 ＝ ?
We see 7 playful dogs running at the park. If 4 dogs go home to take a nap, how many dogs are still playing?
7 － 4 ＝
PROBLEM 4: YARN PLAY 5 － 2 ＝ ?
There are 5 sleepy cats playing with yarn. If 2 cats crawl under the blanket to sleep, how many cats are left?
5 － 2 ＝
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Step Up Challenge Name: ______________________
Write the Whole Equation!
Read the pet adventure. Cross out the animals, then write the full math sentence on the guidelines!
PROBLEM 5: THE SINGING BIRDS Write: [ ] － [ ] ＝ [ ]
You count 8 shiny birds singing a sweet song on a fence. Suddenly, 5 birds fly away. How many birds are left on the fence?
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Left!
PROBLEM 6: SILENT HIDING Write: [ ] － [ ] ＝ [ ]
There are 9 silly cats hiding behind cardboard boxes in the living room. If 6 cats pop out to play, how many cats are still hiding?
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Furry Friends Subtraction Guide Teacher Resources Lesson 2 Guide • Subtraction 1-10
Furry Friends Subtraction Guide
Pedagogical blueprint and scaffolding map for implementing the 1-10 early subtraction curriculum.
Objectives & Standards
Identify subtraction as "taking away" or "crossing out" items.
Count remaining items after crossing out to find differences within 10.
Trace and write formal subtraction equations (Minuend − Subtrahend = Difference).
Draw concrete dot groups to solve abstract subtraction equations independently.
Page-by-Page Pacing Map
P1
Introduction & Guided Tracing Model subtraction visually. Students trace numbers.
P2-3
Semi-Guided: Stories & Cross Out Read pet stories, cross out animal icons, and solve.
P4
Creative Representation (Draw) Students draw circles, cross out, and write the math.
P5-7
Independent Practice Showdown 12 progressive math cards with helper prompts removed. Ends with student self-reflection scale.
Questioning Prompts
DURING THE VISUAL STAGE:
"We have 5 happy dogs. If 2 of them run away, let's put an X on them. How many dogs are still playing?"
DURING EQUATION WRITING:
"What number did we start with? Write that first. Now, how many did we cross out? Write that after the minus sign!"
TO PROMPT REFLECTION:
"Does our answer match our drawing? How can we count backwards on our number line to verify?"
Accommodations
Fine Motor: Encourage plastic counters or block manipulatives placed directly on top of animal pictures before crossing them off.
Low Vision: Oversized black outlines are designed for high contrast. Utilize thick dark markers for student answers.
ASD/ADHD: Stick to the predictable visual structure. Use physical stickers for crossing out to increase tactile focus.
Standardized Lesson Implementation Routine
1. COGNITIVE HOOK (5 MIN) Use physical toys. Take away 2 toys from a group of 5. Ask students how many are left. Demonstrate counting backwards.
2. DIRECT INSTRUCTION (15 MIN) Go through Page 1 and 2 of packet together. Model marking the "✕" with heavy black lines. Practice trace-writing equations.
3. GUIDED PRACTICE (15 MIN) Solve Page 3 and 4 in pairs or small groups. Actively monitor drawing boxes to ensure students match circle quantity to starting numbers.
Furry Friends Subtraction Exit Ticket Exit Ticket
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Subtraction Ticket (Page 1)
Show what you know! Solve these subtraction equations on your own.
QUESTION 1
7 － 3 ＝ ?
QUESTION 2
8 － 5 ＝ ?
QUESTION 3
4 － 2 ＝ ?
QUESTION 4
8 － 7 ＝ ?
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Exit Ticket Name: ________________________
Subtraction Ticket (Page 2)
Keep it up! Solve these different subtraction equations on your own.
QUESTION 5
9 － 2 ＝ ?
QUESTION 6
10 － 4 ＝ ?
QUESTION 7
6 － 3 ＝ ?
QUESTION 8
8 － 6 ＝ ?
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Furry Friends Subtraction Homework Homework Day 2
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Furry Friends Subtraction Homework
Practice subtraction at home with your animal friends! Cross out the animals to solve.
Furry Friends Number Line (Count Backward!)
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H.W. PROBLEM 1 Cross out 2 birds. How many are left?
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H.W. PROBLEM 2 Cross out 1 dog. How many are left?
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H.W. PROBLEM 3 Cross out 4 cats. How many are left?
6 － 4 ＝
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Homework Day 2 Name: ______________________
Subtraction Homework (Page 2)
Show off your independent math skills! Solve these subtraction equations.
QUESTION 4
6 － 4 ＝ ?
QUESTION 5
7 － 5 ＝ ?
QUESTION 6
9 － 6 ＝ ?
QUESTION 7
8 － 3 ＝ ?
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Furry Friends Mixer Packet Unit 3: Operations Mixer
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Operations Mixer (Page 1)
Look closely at the sign! Sometimes you add (+), and sometimes you subtract (-). Draw and solve!
ADDITION (+) 3 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 3 dots. 2. Draw 2 more dots. 3. Count all.
3 ＋ 2 ＝
SUBTRACTION (-) 5 － 2 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 5 dots. 2. Cross out 2 dots. 3. Count left.
5 － 2 ＝
ADDITION (+) 4 ＋ 1 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 4 dots. 2. Draw 1 more dot. 3. Count all.
4 ＋ 1 ＝
SUBTRACTION (-) 6 － 3 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 6 dots. 2. Cross out 3 dots. 3. Count left.
6 － 3 ＝
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Unit 3: Operations Mixer Name: ______________________
Operations Mixer (Page 2)
Keep switching your brain! Check if the sign is a plus (+) or minus (-).
ADDITION (+) 5 ＋ 3 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 5 dots. 2. Draw 3 more dots. 3. Count all.
5 ＋ 3 ＝
SUBTRACTION (-) 7 － 2 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 7 dots. 2. Cross out 2 dots. 3. Count left.
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ADDITION (+) 4 ＋ 4 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 4 dots. 2. Draw 4 more dots. 3. Count all.
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SUBTRACTION (-) 8 － 5 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 8 dots. 2. Cross out 5 dots. 3. Count left.
8 － 5 ＝
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Unit 3: Operations Mixer Name: ______________________
Operations Mixer (Page 3)
Excellent job! Draw your dots carefully and count up or count left.
ADDITION (+) 6 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 6 dots. 2. Draw 2 more dots. 3. Count all.
6 ＋ 2 ＝
SUBTRACTION (-) 9 － 4 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 9 dots. 2. Cross out 4 dots. 3. Count left.
9 － 4 ＝
ADDITION (+) 5 ＋ 5 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 5 dots. 2. Draw 5 more dots. 3. Count all.
5 ＋ 5 ＝
SUBTRACTION (-) 8 － 3 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 8 dots. 2. Cross out 3 dots. 3. Count left.
8 － 3 ＝
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Unit 3: Operations Mixer Name: ______________________
Operations Mixer (Page 4)
Halfway there! Keep checking those signs carefully.
ADDITION (+) 7 ＋ 3 ＝ ?
Steps: 1. Draw 7 dots. 2. Draw 3 more dots. 3. Count all.
7 ＋ 3 ＝
Furry Friends Mixer Guide Teacher Resources Lesson 3 Guide • Mixed Operations 1-10
Furry Friends Mixer Guide
Pedagogical blueprint and scaffolding map for implementing the 1-10 mixed addition and subtraction curriculum.
Objectives & Standards
Distinguish between addition (+) and subtraction (-) signs.
Apply correct cognitive switching strategies based on the active sign.
Use the dot-drawing strategy to solve combined addition and subtraction equations.
Independently complete mixed operation problem grids with 100% accuracy.
Page-by-Page Pacing Map
P1
Intro to Mixed Drawing (Prob 1-4) Model looking at the sign before starting. Compare addition drawing and subtraction drawing.
P2
Small-to-Mid Range Practice (Prob 5-8) Students independently draw dots to combine (+) or cross out (-) in the designated workspaces.
P3
Developing Sign Discrimination (Prob 9-12) Practice cognitive switching. Challenge students to say "plus" or "minus" out loud before solving.
P4
Operations Showdown (Prob 13-16) Final independent review with mixed drawing practice. Ends with student self-reflection scale.
Questioning Prompts
PROMPTING OPERATION SELECTION:
"Stop and look! Who is the boss of this equation? Is it a plus or a minus? What does that tell us to do?"
DURING THE ADDITION DRAWING:
"It's a plus! We draw the first group, then draw the second group, and count them all up!"
DURING THE SUBTRACTION DRAWING:
"It's a minus! We draw the starting number of dots, then cross out the next number. What's left?"
Accommodations
Cognitive Load: Circle the plus signs in blue colored pencil and minus signs in red colored pencil before drawing.
Fine Motor: Encourage plastic counters or block manipulatives placed directly in the drawing spaces before drawing.
ASD/ADHD: Stick to the predictable visual structure. Use physical stamps or dot-markers for the drawing boxes.
Standardized Lesson Implementation Routine
1. COGNITIVE HOOK (5 MIN) Show a "+" sign and ask students to make a "plus" with their fingers. Do the same for minus. Practice "plus means bring together, minus means cross out".
2. DIRECT INSTRUCTION (15 MIN) Go through Page 1 together. Actively point to the math sign and state: "Look, this is a plus, so we are adding more cats!"
3. GUIDED PRACTICE (15 MIN) Have students do Page 2 and 3. Ask them to circle the operational sign in every single problem before they start drawing any dots.
Furry Friends Mixer Exit Ticket Exit Ticket 3
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Mixed Math Ticket (Page 1)
Look closely at the math sign! Solve these mixed problems on your own.
QUESTION 1
4 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
QUESTION 2
7 － 3 ＝ ?
QUESTION 3
5 ＋ 3 ＝ ?
QUESTION 4
6 － 4 ＝ ?
Page 1 • Furry Friends Mixer Exit Ticket
Exit Ticket 3 Name: ________________________
Mixed Math Ticket (Page 2)
Keep checking those signs! Solve these mixed problems on your own.
QUESTION 5
8 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
QUESTION 6
9 － 5 ＝ ?
QUESTION 7
3 ＋ 4 ＝ ?
QUESTION 8
10 － 6 ＝ ?
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Furry Friends Mixer Homework Homework Day 3
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Mixed Homework (Page 1)
Look closely at the math sign in each card! Solve these mixed problems on your own.
QUESTION 1
4 ＋ 3 ＝ ?
QUESTION 2
7 － 2 ＝ ?
QUESTION 3
5 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
QUESTION 4
6 － 5 ＝ ?
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Homework Day 3 Name: ______________________
Mixed Homework (Page 2)
Excellent job! Keep practicing and solving these different mixed equations.
QUESTION 5
8 ＋ 1 ＝ ?
QUESTION 6
9 － 4 ＝ ?
QUESTION 7
3 ＋ 5 ＝ ?
QUESTION 8
10 － 7 ＝ ?
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Furry Friends Doubles Packet Unit 4: Doubles Strategy
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Furry Friends Doubles
Doubles math is like looking in a mirror! Both sides have the exact same number of friends.
Furry Friends Doubles Mirror
Left Side
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Right Side (Mirror!)
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Workbook Page 2 Name: ______________________
Furry Friends Doubles
Both sides are exactly symmetrical. Add them up and write the answer inside guidelines!
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Workbook Page 3 Name: ______________________
Furry Friends Doubles
Mirror strategy makes double addition simple! Finish these doubles challenges.
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Workbook Page 4 Name: ______________________
Near Doubles Strategy
Near doubles are almost doubles! Just find the double, then add 1 more!
EXAMPLE 3 ＋ 4 ＝ ?
Think: \( 3 + 4 \) is just \( 3 + 3 \) and \( 1 \) more! We know \( 3 + 3 = 6 \). So, \( 6 + 1 = 7 \)!
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Problem 7: 2 ＋ 3 Think: (2 + 2) + 1
2 ＋ 3 ＝
Problem 8: 4 ＋ 5 Think: (4 + 4) + 1
4 ＋ 5 ＝
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Workbook Page 5 Name: ______________________
Near Doubles Practice
Excellent speed! Check the double, add 1, and write the answer inside guidelines.
Problem 9: 2 ＋ 3 ＝ ?
Find the double: 2 + 2 is 4. Add 1 more!
2 ＋ 3 ＝
Problem 10: 4 ＋ 5 ＝ ?
Find the double: 4 + 4 is 8. Add 1 more!
4 ＋ 5 ＝
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Workbook Page 6 Name: ______________________
Near Doubles Practice
You are getting so fast! Solve these near-doubles addition equations on your own.
Problem 11: 3 ＋ 4 ＝ ?
Find the double: 3 + 3 is 6. Add 1 more!
3 ＋ 4 ＝
Problem 12: 1 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
Find the double: 1 + 1 is 2. Add 1 more!
1 ＋ 2 ＝
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Furry Friends Doubles Guide Teacher Resources Lesson 4 Guide • Doubles Strategy
Furry Friends Doubles Guide
Pedagogical blueprint and scaffolding map for implementing the Doubles & Near-Doubles early math curriculum (Pages 1-8).
Objectives & Standards
Identify "doubles" as adding the same number to itself (e.g., 3 + 3).
Connect symmetrical visual animal columns to numeric doubles equations.
Use the doubles fact as an anchor to solve near-doubles (e.g., 3 + 4 as 3 + 3 + 1).
Independently solve doubles and near-doubles addition equations up to 10.
Page-by-Page Pacing Map
P1
Symmetrical Mirror Doubles Intro Model doubles as a mirror image. Complete Draw Problems 1 & 2.
P2-3
Doubles Mirrors Practice (Prob 3-6) Trace and solve doubles with symmetrical visual animal columns.
P4
Near Doubles Intro (+1 Strategy) Model near doubles (+1 more). Complete Draw Problems 7 & 8.
P5-6
Near Doubles Practice (Prob 9-12) Solve near-doubles equations. Highlight the "+1 extra friend" visually.
P7-8
Mixed Doubles Challenge (Prob 13-16) Symmetric and asymmetric dot modeling. Ends with self-reflection scale.
Questioning Prompts
INTRODUCING THE MIRROR:
"Look at our dogs on the left. If we hold up a mirror, how many dogs do we see on the right? That's a double!"
INTRODUCING NEAR DOUBLES:
"We see 3 birds plus 4 birds. 4 is almost 3! Let's find the double: 3 + 3 is 6. Now just add 1 more to get 7!"
DURING INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
"Is this problem a double mirror, or does it have an extra friend? Circle the fact type first!"
Accommodations
Fine Motor: Use symmetric physical double-sided mirrors or plastic tiles to model the symmetry physically on the table.
Visual Cues: Color code doubles in green and near doubles in yellow to highlight operation differences.
ASD/ADHD: Keep lessons highly visual. Provide a physical "plus-one blocker" card to block off the extra friend during near-doubles counting.
Standardized Lesson Implementation Routine
1. COGNITIVE HOOK (5 MIN) Have students stand in pairs face-to-face. Ask them to mirror each other's hand movements. Explain that doubles are exactly mirrored values.
2. DIRECT INSTRUCTION (15 MIN) Review Page 1 of the packet. Highlight the dashed center mirror line. Walk through Page 2 near doubles step-by-step.
Furry Friends Doubles Exit Ticket Exit Ticket 4
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Doubles Ticket (Page 1)
Mirror Match! Solve these doubles addition equations on your own.
QUESTION 1
2 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
QUESTION 2
3 ＋ 3 ＝ ?
QUESTION 3
4 ＋ 4 ＝ ?
QUESTION 4
5 ＋ 5 ＝ ?
Page 1 • Furry Friends Doubles Exit Ticket
Exit Ticket 4 Name: ________________________
Doubles Ticket (Page 2)
Think: Double plus 1! Solve these near-doubles addition equations on your own.
QUESTION 5
2 ＋ 3 ＝ ?
QUESTION 6
3 ＋ 4 ＝ ?
QUESTION 7
4 ＋ 5 ＝ ?
QUESTION 8
1 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
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Furry Friends Doubles Homework Homework Day 4
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Doubles Homework (Page 1)
Mirror Match! Solve these doubles addition equations on your own.
QUESTION 1
3 ＋ 3 ＝ ?
QUESTION 2
2 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
QUESTION 3
5 ＋ 5 ＝ ?
QUESTION 4
4 ＋ 4 ＝ ?
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Homework Day 4 Name: ________________________
Doubles Homework (Page 2)
Think: Double plus 1! Solve these near-doubles addition equations on your own.
QUESTION 5
3 ＋ 4 ＝ ?
QUESTION 6
2 ＋ 3 ＝ ?
QUESTION 7
1 ＋ 2 ＝ ?
QUESTION 8
4 ＋ 5 ＝ ?
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Furry Friends Missing Packet Unit 5: Missing Numbers
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Missing Addends
Find the hidden number! One of our parts is missing. Let's find it!
Furry Friends Part-Part-Whole Model
Part 1
3
Part 2
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Whole Total
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Equation: 3 ＋ 2 ＝ 5
Problem 1: Start with 4. Need 6. Draw dots in the box to count up from 4 to 6!
4 ＋
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Problem 2: Start with 5. Need 8. Draw dots in the box to count up from 5 to 8!
5 ＋
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Workbook Page 2 Name: ______________________
Missing Addends Practice
Keep counting up to find the missing part. Draw the missing dots in your mind or use a scratchpad!
Problem 3: 3 ＋ ? ＝ 6
How many more do you need to get to 6?
3 ＋
＝ 6
Problem 4: 4 ＋ ? ＝ 8
Double strategy helper: Think of your doubles!
4 ＋
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Workbook Page 3 Name: ______________________
Missing Addends Practice
Excellent job! Let's do two more missing addition puzzles before we try subtraction.
Problem 5: 5 ＋ ? ＝ 10
Halfway to 10! How many more to make a whole 10?
5 ＋
＝ 10
Problem 6: 2 ＋ ? ＝ 7
Count forward: 2... 3, 4, 5, 6, 7!
2 ＋
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Workbook Page 4 Name: ______________________
Missing Subtrahends
How many ran away? Start with a group, cross some out, and write how many were taken away!
EXAMPLE 8 － ? ＝ 5
Start with 8 happy birds . Only 5 birds are left in the tree. That means 3 birds flew away! Cross out 3 birds to solve!
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Problem 7: Start with 6. Leave 4. Cross out dots until only 4 remain!
6 －
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Problem 8: Start with 7. Leave 5. Cross out dots until only 5 remain!
7 －
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Workbook Page 5 Name: ______________________
Missing Subtrahends
Furry Friends Missing Guide Teacher Resources Lesson 5 Guide • Missing Numbers
Furry Friends Missing Guide
Pedagogical blueprint and scaffolding map for implementing the Missing Numbers (Pages 1-8) early math curriculum.
Objectives & Standards
Identify missing addends (e.g., \( 4 + ? = 6 \)) in basic equations.
Identify missing subtrahends (e.g., \( 8 - ? = 5 \)) in basic equations.
Use part-part-whole bar models and dot counts to isolate the missing values.
Develop cognitive flexibility by solving mixed missing-number algebra cards.
Page-by-Page Pacing Map
P1
Concept: Missing Addends Intro Model part-part-whole with dogs. Complete Draw Problems 1 & 2.
P2-3
Missing Addends Practice (Prob 3-6) Practice join concepts with progressive math equations and box helpers.
P4
Concept: Missing Subtrahends Intro Model subtraction as taking away. Complete Draw Problems 7 & 8.
P5-6
Missing Subtrahends Practice (Prob 9-12) Solve subtrahend puzzles by crossing out dots and counting left.
P7-8
Mixed Missing Challenge (Prob 13-16) Mixed independent practice. Double check operational signs. Ends with reflection.
Questioning Prompts
FOR MISSING ADDENDS:
"We have 4 dogs, but we need 6 in total. Let's count up: 4... 5, 6! How many extra dots did we draw? That's our missing number!"
FOR MISSING SUBTRAHENDS:
"We start with 6 birds. We want only 4 birds left in our tree. Let's cross them out one-by-one. How many did we cross out?"
DURING MIXED PRACTICE:
"Look at the sign! Is it addition or subtraction? Do we count up from the first part, or cross out down to the remaining total?"
Accommodations
Cognitive Load: Provide physical part-part-whole plastic trays with blocks. Put blocks in Part 1 and ask how many more go in Part 2 to make the Whole.
Fine Motor: Encourage using colorful stickers or plastic chips in the drawing workspaces to represent dots.
Visual Cues: Color code missing boxes yellow to separate them from inputs and outputs.
Standardized Lesson Implementation Routine
1. COGNITIVE HOOK (5 MIN) Show a closed cup of toys and say: "We have 3 toys showing, but 5 total. How many are hidden inside the mystery cup?" Count up.
2. DIRECT INSTRUCTION (15 MIN) Demonstrate Page 1 missing addends step-by-step using a whiteboard. Walk through drawing inside the dashed part-boxes.
Furry Friends Missing Exit Ticket Exit Ticket 5
Name:
Date:
Missing Numbers (Page 1)
Count up to find! Write the missing addend in the dashed yellow box.
QUESTION 1
3 ＋
＝ 5
QUESTION 2
5 ＋
＝ 8
QUESTION 3
2 ＋
＝ 6
QUESTION 4
6 ＋
＝ 9
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Exit Ticket 5 Name: ________________________
Missing Numbers (Page 2)
How many were taken away? Write the missing subtrahend in the dashed box.
QUESTION 5
5 －
＝ 3
QUESTION 6
8 －
＝ 4
QUESTION 7
6 －
＝ 2
QUESTION 8
10 －
＝ 5
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Furry Friends Missing Homework Homework Day 5
Name:
Date:
Missing Homework (Page 1)
Count up to find! Write the missing addend in the dashed yellow box.
QUESTION 1
2 ＋
＝ 5
QUESTION 2
4 ＋
＝ 7
QUESTION 3
3 ＋
＝ 8
QUESTION 4
5 ＋
＝ 9
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Homework Day 5 Name: ________________________
Missing Homework (Page 2)
How many were taken away? Write the missing subtrahend in the dashed box.
QUESTION 5
6 －
＝ 4
QUESTION 6
7 －
＝ 3
QUESTION 7
9 －
＝ 5
QUESTION 8
8 －
＝ 2
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Furry Friends Word Problems Packet Unit 6: Word Problems
Name:
Date:
Pet Story Addition
Let's read the story! We will draw a picture, fill in the parts, and write the math equation.
STORY WALKTHROUGH 3 ＋ 2 ＝ 5
There are 3 cute dogs playing with a red ball in the grass. Then, 2 happy cats run over to join them. How many furry friends are playing in total?
Stage 1: Draw Your Pet Circles
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Stage 2: Fill in the Part-Part-Whole Organizer
Part 1: 3
Part 2: 2
Whole: 5
Stage 3: Write the Final Equation
Equation: 3 ＋ 2 ＝ 5
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Unit 6: Word Problems Name: ______________________
Pet Story Subtraction
Read the pet story. Draw the total number of circles, cross out the ones that left, and solve!
STORY PROBLEM 6 － 3 ＝ ?
There are 6 colorful birds resting on a tree branch. Suddenly, 3 birds fly away to catch bugs. How many birds are still resting on the branch?
Stage 1: Draw 6 circles and cross out 3 circles
Stage 2: Fill in the Part-Part-Whole Organizer
Whole: 6
Left (Part 1):
Away (Part 2):
Stage 3: Write the Subtraction Equation
Equation: 6 － 3 ＝
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Workbook Page 3 Name: ______________________
The Story Showdown!
Read the pet story. Draw circles in the boxes, check the math sign, and solve!
STORY PROBLEM 3 Addition (＋)
You count 4 dogs sitting on a wall. 2 more dogs jump up to join them. Draw the dogs in the box. How many dogs are on the wall in all?
Equation: 4 ＋ 2 ＝
STORY PROBLEM 4 Subtraction (－)
There are 7 cats playing inside a playpen. 3 cats jump out and go to sleep. Draw the cats and cross out 3. How many cats remain inside the playpen?
Equation: 7 － 3 ＝
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Workbook Page 4 Name: ______________________
The Story Showdown!
Read the pet story. Draw circles in the boxes, check the math sign, and solve!
STORY PROBLEM 5 Addition (＋)
There are 5 birds resting on a green leaf. 4 more birds fly to join them. Draw the birds in the box. How many birds are there in total?
Equation: 5 ＋ 4 ＝
STORY PROBLEM 6 Subtraction (－)
Furry Friends Word Problems Guide Teacher Resources Lesson 6 Guide • Word Problems
Furry Friends Word Problems Guide
Pedagogical blueprint and scaffolding map for implementing the 1-10 mixed word problems early math curriculum.
Objectives & Standards
Identify key subtraction and addition cues in pet story situations (e.g., "join" vs. "fly away").
Model word problems using 3 distinct stages: Draw circles, fill the part-part-whole bar model, and write equations.
Connect concrete situations to abstract math notation within 10.
Develop reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning simultaneously.
Page-by-Page Pacing Map
P1
Pet Story Addition Walkthrough Explain storyboard addition. Walk through the 3 stages together.
P2
Pet Story Subtraction Walkthrough Walk through subtraction storyboards. Emphasize crossing out leaving items.
P3-4
Story Showdown (Prob 3-6) Basic mixed problems (small numbers). Circle key math cue words.
P5-6
Mid-Level Challenges (Prob 7-10) Solve stories using larger starting values (up to 10). Draw and model parts.
P7-8
Advanced Practice & Reflection (Prob 11-14) Final independent storyboard problems. Conclude with reflection scale.
Questioning Prompts
FOR STORY COMPREHENSION:
"Who are our furry friends in this story? Are they dogs or cats? Are more friends joining them, or is someone leaving?"
FOR PART-PART-WHOLE TRANSITION:
"We start with 4 dogs. Is 4 a part or the whole total? Let's write that in the Part 1 box."
TO VERIFY DRAWINGS:
"Does our drawing match our math sentence? Let's count our circles to be sure!"
Accommodations
Cognitive Load: Read story aloud twice. Act out stories using plush animals or toy blocks before writing.
Low Vision: High contrast borders and large print are customized for low vision. Use thick dark markers.
ADHD/ASD: Keep pacing brisk but highly structured. Use physical tokens to represent circles in Stage 1 drawing box.
Standardized Lesson Implementation Routine
1. COGNITIVE HOOK (5 MIN) Act out a simple story: "2 teachers are standing here. 1 teacher walks away. How many teachers are left?" Connect this to math symbols.
2. DIRECT INSTRUCTION (15 MIN) Review Page 1 and 2 walkthroughs together. Ensure students follow the 3 stages: Draw first, organize the parts, and write the math.
Furry Friends Word Problems Exit Ticket Exit Ticket 6
Name:
Date:
Story Ticket (Page 1)
Read the pet story. Draw circles in the boxes, check the sign, and write the equation!
QUESTION 1 Addition (＋)
There are 3 silly cats playing with a ball of yarn. 3 more cats jump in to join the play. Draw the circles to solve!
Equation: 3 ＋ 3 ＝
QUESTION 2 Subtraction (－)
There are 8 colorful birds resting on a tree branch. 4 birds fly away to catch bugs. Draw the birds and cross out 4!
Equation: 8 － 4 ＝
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Exit Ticket 6 Name: ________________________
Story Ticket (Page 2)
Read the pet story. Draw circles in the boxes, check the sign, and write the equation!
QUESTION 3 Addition (＋)
There are 5 friendly dogs playing at the park. 1 more dog joins in to play. Draw the circles to solve!
Equation: 5 ＋ 1 ＝
QUESTION 4 Subtraction (－)
There are 10 sleepy cats inside a playpen. 3 cats climb out to eat. Draw the cats and cross out 3!
Equation: 10 － 3 ＝
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Furry Friends Word Problems Homework Homework Day 6
Name:
Date:
Story Homework (Page 1)
Read the pet story. Draw circles in the boxes, check the sign, and write the equation!
QUESTION 1 Addition (＋)
There are 2 dogs sleeping on a big cushion. 4 more dogs jump up to sleep with them. Draw the circles to solve!
Equation: 2 ＋ 4 ＝
QUESTION 2 Subtraction (－)
There are 7 cats sitting in a warm sunny window. 2 cats run to the playpen to play with a toy. Draw circles and cross out 2!
Equation: 7 － 2 ＝
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Homework Day 6 Name: ________________________
Story Homework (Page 2)
Excellent job! Keep reading and checking those math signs carefully.
QUESTION 3 Addition (＋)
There are 6 tiny birds singing a song in a tree. 2 more birds fly in to sing with them. Draw the circles to solve!
Equation: 6 ＋ 2 ＝
QUESTION 4 Subtraction (－)
There are 9 friendly dogs running on a track. 4 dogs go to the doghouse to take a rest. Draw circles and cross out 4!
Equation: 9 － 4 ＝
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