Welcome to Year 1 Math!
Today we’ll explore small numbers and easy math. It’s all about counting, adding a little bit, and checking your answers.
1) Counting
Counting means saying numbers in order. Start from 1 and go up: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. You can count objects to check how many you have.
- Count apples on the table: one, two, three…
- Count steps when you walk: one step, two steps, three steps…
2) Number Bonds to 10
Number bonds help us see how to make 10 with two smaller numbers.
- 6 + 4 = 10
- 3 + 7 = 10
- 10 = 9 + 1
Tip: If you know one part (like 6), you can find the other part by counting up or counting back to 10.
3) Addition up to 10
Adding means putting groups together. We write it as 2 + 3 = 5.
- 2 + 1 = 3
- 4 + 2 = 6
- 5 + 0 = 5
Try using objects: 2 coins plus 3 coins makes 5 coins in total.
4) Subtraction Basics
Subtracting means taking some away. It helps to think of “how many are left”.
- 5 − 2 = 3
- 4 − 1 = 3
- 7 − 3 = 4
Use fingers or counters to see the numbers going away.
5) Comparing Numbers
We compare to find which is bigger or smaller.
- Which is bigger: 6 or 9? 9 is bigger.
- Which is smaller: 2 or 5? 2 is smaller.
6) Practical Tips
- Count daily objects: socks, toys, steps, or pages in a book.
- Make games with dice or cards to practice adding.
- Use a number line from 0 to 10: jump forward to add, jump back to subtract.
7) Quick Check
Ask yourself: If I have 3 apples and I get 2 more, how many do I have in total? If I have 5 cookies and give away 2, how many are left?
Keep practicing a little each day and you’ll see the numbers getting easier!