Down Under Animals

This worksheet introduces counting-on addition using visual animal representations. Students begin with a starting number and count additional objects to determine the total. The activity reinforces addition strategies, counting accuracy, and number sense development. It is well suited for kindergarten and first grade learners beginning addition concepts.

Academic Focus

• Addition Strategies: Students use counting on to find sums.
• Visual Counting: Pictures support concrete understanding of quantities.
• Number Sense: Builds understanding of totals and quantities.

Teaching Advantages

• Visual supports for concrete learners
• Suitable for whole-group or small-group work
• Reinforces early addition fluency
• Requires no advance preparation

This worksheet helps students bridge counting skills with basic addition understanding. Visual cues reduce cognitive load while reinforcing accurate counting. Learners build confidence as they successfully solve addition problems. The activity supports both classroom instruction and at-home math practice.