Description
Give your students meaningful math practice in May with these differentiated, summer-themed word problem mini-books focused on 2-digit addition and subtraction within 100. These engaging mini-books are designed to support number sense, place value understanding, and real-world problem-solving for 1st and 2nd grade learners.
Each mini-book targets a specific level of skill, helping all students access just-right problems that are developmentally appropriate and scaffolded for success. These activities offer a mix of comparing, part-to-part, part-to-whole, adding to, and subtracting from—building a strong foundation for math fluency and confidence.
What’s Included:
- Level 1 Mini-Book: Adding and subtracting a 2-digit number and a 1-digit number
- Level 2 Mini-Book: Adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers without regrouping
- Level 3 Mini-Book: Adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers with regrouping
Each printable mini-book features:
- 7 word problems per level
- Space to illustrate the problem
- A place to write the equation
- A sentence frame for answering in complete sentence
- A mini-book cover (4 half-page format)
Perfect For:
- Small-group math practice
- Independent work or morning tubs
- At-home review and take-home packets
- Sub plans or enrichment activities
Support your students’ understanding of place value and problem-solving with these low-prep, high-impact resources. Just print, fold, and go!
Want word problem practice for every month of the year?
Grab the Yearlong Word Problem Bundle for 1st Grade: Joining, Separating, Comparing. It includes seasonal word problem mini-books just like this one—perfectly differentiated and aligned to support students all year long.
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Dorothy K. –
Thank you so much for creating a print-and-go resource for reviewing addition and subtraction skills in first grade. My students enjoy independent practice and can go at their own pace.