Sunny Sailboat

This addition puzzle focuses on breaking numbers apart to make adding easier. Students solve problems and color a sailboat scene, reinforcing number relationships and efficient strategies.

Learning Goals

Number Decomposition: Break apart addends to simplify sums.
Addition to 17: Strengthen fluency with higher single-digit totals.
Strategic Thinking: Apply learned methods intentionally.
Accuracy Awareness: Encourage careful computation.

Classroom & Home Use

Small Group Instruction: Supports strategy-based lessons.
Independent Reinforcement: Practice after direct instruction.
Visual Feedback: Color mismatches highlight errors.
Focused Engagement: Calm, structured activity.

Students strengthen flexible thinking and confidence with larger sums. The visual format reinforces strategy use and careful problem-solving.