1st Grade Operations and Algebraic Thinking Worksheets

Cazoom Math 1st Grade Operations and Algebraic Thinking Worksheets will provide essential practice for young learners taking their first steps with addition and subtraction. Created by our team of US curriculum experts, these resources help teachers and parents guide elementary students through foundational math concepts. Each of these worksheets aligns with Common Core standards while making abstract ideas concrete through visual supports. Students learn to solve word problems, understand equals signs, and work with numbers up to 20. The structured format builds confidence as children progress from counting to mental math strategies. Our worksheets will provide the extra help your child needs with basic algebraic thinking and operation skills, but in a fun and engaging way!

Addition Coloring (A) Single Digits

Addition Coloring Single Digitsworksheet perfect for students in 1st Grade

Addition Coloring (B)

Addition Coloring worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Addition Tables up to 10

Addition Tables up to 10 worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Addition Wheels (adding 2)

Addition Wheels perfect for students in 1st Grade

Addition Wheels (Up to 10)

Addition Wheels (Up to 10) worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Addition Wheels (Up to 17)

Addition Wheels (Up to 17) worksheet pdf printable worksheet perfect for students 1st Grade

Addition Wheels (Up to 3)

Addition Wheels (Up to 3) worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Addition Wheels (Up to 7)

Addition Wheels (Up to 7) worksheet pdf printable worksheet perfect for students 1st Grade

Addition Wheels (Up to 9)

Additoin Wheels (Up to 9) perfect for students in 1st Grade

Crack the Code - Work with Numbers

Crack the Code - Work with Numbers Worksheet Suitable for Students in 1st Grade

Emoji - Find the Value

Emoji - Find the Value Worksheet Suitable for Students in 1st Grade

Making 10 with three numbers

Making 10 with three numbers worksheet pdf printable worksheet perfect for students K Grade

Making 15 (BONDS)

Making 15 (BONDS) worksheet pdf printable worksheet perfect for students K Grade

Making 18 (BONDS)

Making 18 (BONDS) worksheet suitable for students in K Grade

Making 20 (B)

Making 20 worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Making 20 (BONDS)

Making 20 (BONDS) worksheet perfect for students in 1st Grade

Making 20 (C)

Making 20 pdf printable worksheet perfect for students 1st Grade

Making 25 (Blanks)

Making 25 (Blanks) worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Making 35 (blanks)

Making 35 (blanks) worksheet perfect for students in 2nd Grade

Making 7

Making 7 suitable for students in K Grade

Making 7 (Bonds)

Making 7 (Bonds) worksheet perfect for students in K Grade

Making 9 (BONDS)

Making 9 (BONDS) worksheet suitable for students in K Grade

Matching sums (20 only)

Matching sums (20 only) worksheet pdf printable worksheet perfect for students 1st Grade

Misisng Gaps (B) (Without a Number Line)

Misisng  Gaps (Without a Number Line) Worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Missing Numbers (A) (With a Number Line)

Preview of Missing Numbers (A) (With a Number Line)

Missing Numbers (B) (With a Number Line)

Misisng  Numbers (With a Number Line) Worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Number Bonds to 10 drills (10 questions)

Number Bonds to 10 drills worksheet perfect for students in K Grade

Number Bonds to 10 drills (20 questions)

Number Bonds to 10 drills suitable for students in K Grade

Number Bonds to 10 with Dots

Number Bonds to 10 with Dots perfect for students in K Grade

Number bonds to 10 with number lines

Number bonds to 10 with number lines worksheet perfect for students in K Grade

Number Bonds to 20 drills (10 questions)

Number Bonds to 20 drills worksheet perfect for students in 1st Grade

Number Bonds to 20 drills (50 questions)

Number Bonds to 20 drills worksheet perfect for students in 1st Grade

Number Bonds to 20 drills (B) (20 questions)

Number Bonds to 20 drills pdf printable worksheet perfect for students 1st Grade

Number Bonds to 20 drills (B) (50 questions)

Number Bonds to 20 drills worksheet perfect for students in 1st Grade

Number bonds to 20 with number lines

Number bonds to 20 with number lines worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Number Bonds to 5 drills (50 questions)

Number Bonds to 5 drills worksheet pdf printable worksheet perfect for students K Grade

Subtracting 1 (10 questions)

Subtracting  1 Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtracting 1 (20 questions)

Subtracting  1 Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtracting 1 (50 questions)

Subtracting  1 Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtracting 2 (10 questions)

Subtracting  2 Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtracting 2 (20 questions)

Subtracting  2 Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtracting from 10 Drills (10 questions)

Subtracting  from 10 Drills Worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Subtracting from 10 Drills (20 questions)

Subtracting  from 10 Drills Worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Subtracting Numbers Less Than 10 (A)

Subtracting  Numbers Less Than 10 Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtracting Numbers Less Than 10 (B)

Subtracting  Numbers Less Than 10 Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtracting Numbers Less Than 10 (C)

Subtracting  Numbers Less Than 10 Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtracting Numbers Less Than 6 (B)

Subtracting  Numbers Less Than 6 Worksheet suitable for students in 1st Grade

Subtracting Single Digits from Two Digit Numbers (Using Number Lines)

Subtracting Single Digits from Two Digit Numbers (Using Number Lines) Worksheet Suitable for Students in 1st Grade

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting 1)

Subtraction  Wheels (Subtracting 1) Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting 2)

Subtraction  Wheels (Subtracting 2) Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting 5)

Subtraction  Wheels (Subtracting 5) Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting up to 10) A

Subtraction  Wheels (Subtracting up to 10) A Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

Subtraction Wheels (Subtracting up to 4)

Subtraction  Wheels (Subtracting up to 4) Worksheet suitable for students in Grade K

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Math.

The Benefits of Practicing With Our Ready-to-use Elementary School Math Worksheets

First-grade students develop their critical thinking abilities and problem-solving competencies through their study of operations and algebraic patterns. The worksheets link fundamental counting abilities to the growth of addition and subtraction proficiency. Students learn number relationships, pattern recognition, and equation understanding through practical activities that prepare them for future algebra. The practice of basic facts through regular weekly sessions helps students develop speed and confidence, while word-problem practice with structure teaches them to reason and think flexibly, which builds their mental math abilities and number sense.

Number Bonds to Skip Counting: Step-by-Step Skills Your Child Will practice

The worksheets help students progress from hands-on manipulatives to pictorial models before they learn abstract number sentences. Students better understand operations through visual aids, including dots and number lines, because these tools present mathematical concepts in tangible ways. Each worksheet focuses on a specific skill within the Operations and Algebraic Thinking domain, from number bonds and skip counting to problem-solving challenges. The program helps students develop fluency and confidence through structured progression and clear answer keys, leading to substantial gains in addition and subtraction skills and early algebraic reasoning abilities.

Transform Operations and Algebraic Thinking Activities Into a Strength With 1st Grade Worksheets

Teachers value how these worksheets integrate seamlessly into existing curriculum maps without extra planning time. Students can work independently through the structured format when they move between different math centers and station activities. Differentiated difficulty levels enable teachers to support students with varying learning needs in the same learning environment. Teachers can use quick-check formats to perform formative assessments, which help them monitor student progress during their busy school days. The different types of worksheets help students avoid boredom while keeping their skills development on track. Parents find comfort in the established framework, which enables them to assist their children with homework even though they lack expertise in math. Educators commonly use these materials to help their students complete morning work assignments and for early finisher activities and intervention groups.

Why Real-Life Math Starts With Operations and Algebraic Thinking

First graders encounter addition and subtraction in countless real-world situations. These fundamental operations connect classroom learning to everyday experiences.

• Counting lunch money and change

• Dividing snacks among friends

• Measuring growth on charts

• Calculating minutes until activities