1st Grade Math Puzzles: Hands-On, Cut-and-Assemble Math Practice
IMPORTANT: This is NOT a traditional math workbook. Each puzzle is designed to be CUT APART, SOLVED, and PUT BACK TOGETHER. Scissors are required.Make 1st grade math practice more hands-on with
31 cut-and-assemble math puzzles designed for kids ages 6, 7, and 8.
Each puzzle combines math practice with a physical puzzle activity. Your child cuts apart the puzzle pieces and works through the math problems to
get the answers, put the pieces together, and reveal the completed puzzle.
HOW THE PUZZLES WORK1. CUT IT OUT!Cut the puzzle pieces apart from the page.
2. SOLVE THE MATH!Work through the 1st grade math problems on the pieces.
3. PUT IT TOGETHER!Use the answers to determine where the pieces belong and assemble the completed puzzle.
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puzzle mat is also included to provide additional support and show the final square shape when needed. Kids can use the mat for guidance or challenge themselves to complete the puzzle without it.
These activities provide an alternative to traditional worksheets while giving students meaningful practice with important first grade math skills.
31 MATH PUZZLES COVER TOPICS INCLUDING:- Matching Numbers to Number Words #1-12
- Matching Numbers to Number Words #13-24
- Matching Ten Words to Numbers 10-120
- 2D Shapes
- 3D Geometric Shapes
- Adding within 10
- Subtracting within 10
- Adding two digit numbers + multiples of 10 – Adding by 10, 20, or 30
- Adding two digit numbers + multiples of 10 – Adding by 10, 20, 30, or 40
- Adding two digit numbers + multiples of 10 – Adding by 50, 60, or 70
- Associative Property of Addition
- Missing Addends of Addition within 20
- Missing Addends of Subtraction within 20
- Addition 0-20
- Subtraction 0-20
- Telling Time to the Nearest Hour
- Telling time to the Nearest Half Hour
- Commutative Property of Addition
- Adding within 100 (Two Digit Number + One Digit Number)
WHY KIDS LOVE THESE MATH PUZZLESInstead of simply completing one problem after another, students get to
solve, cut, think, and build. The puzzle format adds a hands-on element to math practice while giving students opportunities to work on problem solving, logic, and mathematical reasoning.
The puzzles can be used at home, in the classroom, for extra practice, or as an engaging alternative to traditional math worksheets.
Please note: This book contains cut-and-assemble activities. The puzzle pages are intended to be cut apart and reassembled as part of the activity. Some puzzles overlap with the 4th grade math puzzle books because certain math skills and concepts are taught across multiple grade levels.
If you're looking for a way to give first grade students additional practice with important math skills while adding a hands-on puzzle challenge, this collection provides
31 opportunities to practice, think, and build!
