Basic Set

This printable math worksheet is designed to help students in Grades K-1 build strong foundational addition skills by focusing exclusively on adding 0 and adding 1. Problems are presented in a clear vertical list, giving young learners repeated, structured practice with two of the most important early addition rules.

Learning Goals

• Addition Fluency with 0 and 1 (Grades K-1)
  Develop quick and accurate recall of +0 and +1 facts.
• Understanding the Identity Property of Addition
  Learn that adding zero keeps the number the same.
• Counting On Strategy
  Reinforce the idea that adding one means moving forward by one.
• Number Sense & Basic Operations
  Strengthen early understanding of how numbers change through addition.

Instructional Benefits

• Beginner-Friendly Layout
  The vertical format supports focus, consistency, and easy number tracking.
• Repetition for Automaticity
  Frequent practice helps students internalize these essential rules.
• Confidence Building
  Simple, predictable problems help young learners feel successful.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for independent practice, math centers, intervention, homework, or assessment.

The Basic Set worksheet helps students develop accuracy, confidence, and automatic recall with adding 0 and 1-skills that form the foundation for all future addition work. By mastering these concepts early, learners build strong number sense and readiness for more complex operations.

This worksheet is part of our Addition Facts With 1 and 0 Worksheets collection.