Find the Number that Makes 10 Worksheet – K-1st Grade Addition

Find the Number that Makes 10 Worksheet helps kindergarten and first grade learners practice addition with clear directions and a clean, kid-friendly layout. Print it and it is ready for class, homework, or homeschool lessons.

Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their addition skills accurately and explain their thinking.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try addition on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• 2 practice sections (Part A to Part B)

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Add to make 10. Write the missing number in the box." The practice is split into 2 parts, so students can work through it in clear steps.

Grade level: Designed for kindergarten and first grade students. It also works well for preschool and second grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Use it for whole-group practice, small-group instruction, independent work, centers, morning work, homework, or an emergency sub plan.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a addition lesson to see who needs more support.

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.

Skills covered: Addition, Counting, Math

Standards: Supports Common Core K. OA.A.1, K. OA.A.5, 1. OA.C.6, 1. OA.A.1.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 3 (1 worksheet page, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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