1st Grade Christmas Addition Word Problems (Within 20)
Solve Christmas addition word problems about ornaments, gifts, and cookies, with sums up to 20.
- Homework
- Centers
- Review
- Morning Work
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- Grade
- 1st Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Skill
- Addition
- Topic
- Christmas addition word problems within 20
- Difficulty
- Standard
- Time
- 12 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
- Best for
- homework, centers, review, morning work
Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will solve Christmas-themed addition word problems with sums within 20.
- Adding within 20
- Reading a short word problem
- Writing a number sentence
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Christmas counting-on practice
These Christmas word problems keep sums within 20 so first graders can lean on counting on while they practice reading a short story and turning it into an addition sentence. Ornaments, gifts, and cookies make the practice feel like the season.
How to use it
Have your child find the two numbers, start on the larger one, and count on. Writing a number sentence (7 + 6 = 13) connects the story to the math. Same skill as addition within 20.
👩🏫 Teacher note
Sums stay within 20 so students can use counting-on. Have them point to the two numbers and decide what is being put together.
🏠 Parent note
Find the two numbers in the story and add them. Count on from the larger one if needed.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Counting the starting number when counting on
- Adding the wrong two numbers
Answer Key
Each answer shows the sum.
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