So Many Worms!

Students represent and solve Put Together/Take Apart, Total Unknown story problems and justify why addends can be added in any order. Note: Activity 1 was updated in the Teacher Edition PDF and in the Teacher Presentation Screens on 1/12/2026.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 1st Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Represent and solve Put Together/Take Apart, Total Unknown story problems. • Language Goal: Justify why addends can be represented and added in any order. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Manipulative Kit: connecting cubes, two-color counters