Appreciating the Helpers

Students represent and solve story problems that require adding two-digit numbers and one-digit numbers, with and without composing a ten. Note: Activity 1 was updated in the Teacher Edition PDF and in the Teacher Presentation Screens on 1/12/2026.

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Grades: 1st Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Add a two-digit number and a one-digit number, composing a ten when necessary, using any strategy. • Language Goal: Explain how to know if a new ten was composed when finding a sum. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Manipulative Kit: connecting cubes, double `10`-frames