Dice Sum Addition

This printable math worksheet is designed to support students in Kindergarten and Grade 1 as they build number sense, addition fluency, mental math, and visual-to-symbolic understanding through dice-based practice. Students look at pairs of dice, recognize dot patterns without counting each dot, and write the correct total, reinforcing subitizing, addition within 12, and confident recording of sums in a fun, game-like format.

Learning Goals

• Subitizing & Dot Pattern Recognition (K-1)
  Strengthen the ability to instantly recognize quantities shown on dice.
• Addition Within 12
  Practice combining two small numbers to find accurate totals.
• Visual-to-Symbolic Translation
  Connect visual quantities to written numerals and addition sentences.
• Number Sense & Fluency
  Build automaticity and confidence with early addition facts.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with early elementary math standards.
• Engaging, Game-Inspired Format
  Dice visuals motivate learners and support repeated practice.
• Supports Mental Math Development
  Encourages quick thinking without one-by-one counting.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for math centers, independent practice, small groups, intervention, or homeschool lessons.

This dice sum addition worksheet helps students strengthen subitizing, early addition skills, number recognition, mental computation, and math confidence. By repeatedly combining dot patterns and recording totals, learners develop a strong foundation for future arithmetic. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this no-prep worksheet provides engaging, developmentally appropriate practice that supports long-term success in mathematics.

This worksheet is part of our Adding with Pictures or Objects Worksheets collection.