Free Class 1 Math Worksheet - Making 10 to Add Strategy - Addition to 20

Master one of the most powerful mental math techniques with our Making 10 to Add worksheet. Designed for Class 1 students, this resource teaches the "Bridge to 10" strategy, helping children solve complex addition problems like 8+5 or 9+6 with ease and speed.

Worksheet 2 in the "Addition Kingdom" series moves beyond simple counting. It uses Double Ten-Frames to help children visualize how to "fill up" a ten-frame before adding the rest. This builds a deep understanding of Place Value and prepares students for two-digit addition. By mastering the combinations that make 10, students develop the Number Sense required for advanced mathematics. Download this PDF to give your child the tools for mental math success.

Key Benefits of This Strategy Worksheet:

• Mental Math Mastery: Teaches children to stop counting on their fingers and start using logical grouping.
• Place Value Foundation: Reinforces the concept that 10 ones equal 1 ten.
• Visual Aids: Uses Ten-Frames to provide a concrete representation of abstract numbers.
• Cognitive Development: Encourages breaking down numbers (decomposition), a high-level math skill.

Instructions for Parents & Teachers:

1. The "Full Box" Concept: Explain that the first ten-frame must be full (10) before we move to the second box.
2. Decomposing: Show how to "steal" dots from the second number to finish the first 10. For 9 + 4, we take 1 from the 4 to make the 9 a 10.
3. Oral Practice: Before writing, ask: "How many more do we need to make 10?" to build verbal math fluency.