
Tina is 3, Joshua is 4, and Samantha is 7. How many balloons does he have altogether?Ħ. Ben has 2 green balloons and 4 yellow balloons. How many cars does Jackson have in all?ĥ. He has 6 blue cars, 5 green cars, and 4 black cars. How many animals did Joel see in his first hour at the zoo?Ĥ. During the first hour he was there he saw a bear, 2 tigers, and 3 lions. How many treats did Gina’s puppy get in all?ģ. Gina’s dog got 3 treats on Sunday and 0 treats on Monday. I had 6 pencils, and my teacher gave me 4 more.
#Simple math word problems 1st grade free#
Want this entire set of word problems in one easy document? Get your free PowerPoint bundle by submitting your email here. All you need to do is post one of these first grade math word problems on your whiteboard or projector screen. Topics covered include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and comparison. Encourage students to write out equations and draw pictures to explain their thinking, since this helps them see the light when they are stuck! Students will get used to reading slowly for meaning, while also identifying key information. Incorporate these first grade math word problems one day at a time at the start of your math block to build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a learning community. We all know that word problems are difficult for young learners to grasp, even when the mathematical operation portion of the problem is basic.

Opening your daily math lesson with a Math Word Problem of the Day is an excellent way to set the stage for learning.
