Number 18 - CanDo Bonds

The CanDo Bonds activity is an engaging and interactive way for children to explore and learn about number bonds to 18. The activity begins with a creative task where students use the bonds of 6 to form bonds of 16, enhancing their understanding of number relationships. They are then encouraged to colour and connect various elements to reinforce their learning. For instance, they complete number sentences and dominoes, ensuring that each pair adds up to a total of 18. By jotting down dots or writing numbers, the children practice forming these bonds in different ways.

Further exercises include adding two numbers on a character's antlers and colouring the nose if the sum equals 18, creating a visual and interactive element to the learning process. Students also follow a path across a grid by colouring boxes that sum to 18, combining spatial awareness with arithmetic. The activity sheet includes a variety of number sentences and blank spaces for the children to fill in, ensuring that they apply their knowledge to reach the target number of 18. Additionally, the task incorporates bar models and part-part-whole models, challenging students to write as many number sentences as possible that result in 18, fostering speed and accuracy in their calculations. The activity concludes with practical word problems involving dragons and stickers, allowing children to apply their understanding of subtraction and comparison in real-world contexts.