Number 9 - CanDo Bonds

CanDo Bonds is an engaging educational resource designed to help children understand and practice the concept of number bonds to 9. The activities are varied and interactive, encouraging students to use different methods to create and recognize pairs of numbers that add up to 9. One part of the resource invites children to colour circles and complete number sentences, reinforcing their understanding of addition. They are also tasked with showing these bonds as jumps on number lines, further visualizing the relationship between the numbers. Each jump and corresponding number sentence solidifies their grasp of how two numbers combine to make 9.

In addition to the focus on addition, CanDo Bonds also incorporates subtraction, challenging children to start with 9 and 'snap off' a certain number of cubes to find the difference. This exercise is complemented by bar models and number sentences that need to be completed, thereby enhancing their subtraction skills. Problem-solving is also woven into the activities, with real-life scenarios like calculating the distance run by Hettie or the money Alan has left after spending some on sweets. These practical applications make the concept of number bonds relevant and easier to understand. Children can also colour paths across a grid and engage in a 'snap it' activity, all designed to solidify the number bond to 9 in a fun and interactive way.