Here are some addition and subtraction teaching activities.
These will be regularly updated and new material and ideas added, so keep checking for anything new.
Using a twenty-frame
KS1 Twenty-frames are rectangular frames into which counters are placed to represent numbers less than or equal to 20 - a great resource for early addition skills.
Odd Romans
KS2 A calculation problem using odd numbers. Explores addition of two-digit numbers using partitoning in different ways.
The answer is 240
KS2
An open task to reinforce addition, subtraction, number bonds and partitioning. To make it easier use 24 or extend the task to include x and ÷
Calculating with negative numbers
Y5-6
Using a Love - Hate scale to add, subtract, multiply and divide with negative numbers
Alphabet code for addition
KS1 Generate additions of small numbers 1-5to match any context. Look at the link to see a Football theme.
KS2 Generate additions of several numbers up to 30to match any context. Download the code for your own theme or the worksheet. Look at the link to see a Football theme.
Make 3
Y5-6
Practise adding decimals in a game for 2 players. You will need counters. Download, print and laminate the gameboard.
