Addition Sorting Activities

Practice addition up to 12 with these hands on addition mats. Students will have fun and stay engaged while addition and sort addition facts.

What is Included:

There are 6 different matching mats that focus on sums up to 12. Each mat includes two sums to sort addition problems by. There are 8 addition fact cards for each sum from 1 up to 12.

How to Use:

Students will take one mat and the corresponding addition facts and sort them around the correct sum.

When to Use:

• Math Centres - Teachers can simply place the mats inside a math centre for students to complete.

• Morning Tubs or Baskets - The mats and sorting cards can be placed in a tub or basket for students to complete while their classmates arrive to class.

• File Folder Game - The teacher can put the mats inside a file folder for students to sort the addition facts.

• Cookie Tray Activity - The teacher can attach magnets to the back of the addition cards for students to sort using a cookie tray or other magnetic surface.

• Small Group Activity - Teachers can use these mats in small groups to target students to need more practice with addition facts.

• Partner Activity - Students can work together in a math centre or during independent practice time to sort through the addition facts.

The addition sort activity is low prep. Only the cards need to be cut out. The mats and cards can be laminated for durability. If making a file folder game or cookie tray activity, the teacher will need to gather the necessary material to create these math centres.

Skills Assessed:

• Solving Addition Problems

• Related Addition Facts

The mats can be cut apart to allow for teachers to mix up the two sums being sorted. Cutting apart the sorts will allow it to be stored in a pencil box for easy set up and clean up.