Grade 1 Math

Addition to 10

Addition to 10 helps children practise adding small numbers with totals up to 10. Read the short guide, solve one task online, and print a worksheet for extra repetition.

How to solve this

  • Read the first number.
  • Count on as many steps as the second number tells you.
  • The number where you land is the sum.

Examples

3 + 4 = ?

7

6 + ? = 10

4

What children practice

  • basic sums to 10
  • counting on from a starting number
  • finding a missing addend

Practice online

Try one short exercise in the browser.

Printable worksheet

Create a fresh printable worksheet with an answer key for extra practice on paper.

Related topics

Back to Grade 1 Math Previous topic: Number Line to 10 Next topic: Subtraction to 10
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FAQ

What should children know before addition to 10?

It helps if children are already comfortable with numbers to 10 and counting on.

What can we do if addition to 10 feels hard?

Start with the bigger number and count on. Blocks, dots, or fingers can still be useful at this stage.

How much practice is enough?

A short round of 5 to 10 minutes is usually enough for first graders. Stop while the child is still focused.