Hands On Apple Missing Number Addition Activities

This apple missing number addition activity was a fun reinforcement for Jael! She was able to work on her addition skills in a hands-on way all while being exposed to fractions. Keep reading to see what I mean.

Oh, don’t forget to grab the pumpkin missing number puzzles while you’re at it!

These apple missing number addition worksheets were the perfect help! So I called them worksheets but they are really apple cards and apple puzzles- but oh well. They were so easy to use and hands-on. Huge hit

We are currently using Math U See and when chapter 8 hit for solving equations I got a little worried. Will my little one be able to handle it? How do I help her get through this and realize that this task requires subtraction skills even if that pesky (+) was there?

I went into default mode and thought of making a bunch of worksheets that involved apples that I could create in a few minutes. Instead, I opted to do a more hands-on approach that allowed her to use glue! I have no idea why my kids love to glue as much as they do- but it works!

Apple Books to Check Out To Go Along With the Apple Missing Number Addition Worksheets

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Feel free to grab any of the books suggested below. You can even ask your local librarian for suggestions of fun apple books to use with these apple missing number addition puzzles.

How Do Apples Grow? Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship Apples Apples, Apples Everywhere!: Learning About Apple Harvests (Autumn) Pinkalicious: Apples, Apples, Apples! Ten Apples Up On Top! Peppa Goes Apple Picking (Peppa Pig) Apples and Pumpkins Apple Picking Day! (Step into Reading) Curious George Apple Harvest Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie Johnny Appleseed (Ready-to-Reads)

How To Recreate the Apple Missing Number Addition Activity

In order to teach your kids to solve for the missing number in the equation, you will need a few things besides the apple pack at the end of the post.

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Learning Resources Fruity Fun Counters, Set of 108 Elmer’s All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Clear, Washable, 4 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks Scotch 2 Roller System, Fast Warm-up, Quick Laminating Thermal Laminator (TL901C-T ) Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) Fiskars 12 Inch Recycled SureCut Trimmer (01-005454)

Set 1: Apple Missing Number Addition Puzzles

Once I printed, laminated, and cut the puzzles, I placed them in front of Jael. I also removed all the apple counters from our fruit counters set and put them in a basket for her to use.

The next step was to remove all the apple counters from our fruit counters set and placed them in a basket for her to use. The aim of this activity was for her to match the apple half equations with their correct answer.

Quick Tip for Using the Apple Themed Puzzles

If you want to make these apple puzzles self-correcting, simply stick a sticky note with the complete equation on the back of the correct apple half.

I am sure there are other elaborate ways to do this but this was our simple solution and it worked.

Set 2: Apple Missing Number Addition Cut and Paste Sheets

Quick background story: Jael recently saw that her brother’s kindergarten Math activity involved him gluing his answers. Naturally, she wanted to do the same, so I created these for her.

The missing apple number sheets were deliberately created in black and white so that we could both save ink and use the set of colored paper we have had on the shelves for almost 5 years. (Yes, I know that bad but I am finally using it)

First, print the sheets and then either cut the answers from the side off or have your student do that if they are able to do so safely.

Second, demonstrate the activity. Read an equation and then look for the apple with the correct answer. Place it (or glue it if your kids allow you to touch the precious glue stick) in the answer box.

Third, let them complete the rest of the missing number addition sheets.