Recall and use addition facts of 6

The ArithmeKit from CanDoMaths is an engaging resource designed to help children recall and use addition facts for the number 6. Through a variety of activities, students are encouraged to find matching pairs that total 6, noticing patterns and identifying missing elements. They are prompted to create their own pairs that add up to 6, further reinforcing their understanding of number bonds. Diagrams are used to illustrate number sentences such as 6 + 0 = 6 and 5 + 1 = 6, helping students visualize the concept. Practical exercises such as using counters to represent the number 6 in different combinations are included, offering a hands-on approach to learning.

The resource also challenges students to confirm or refute statements like “2 + 4 = 3 + 3” made by the character Coco, fostering critical thinking and discussion. Children are tasked with completing a series of number sentences using digits from 0 to 6 to make a total of 6, encouraging them to explore multiple solutions to the same problem. This helps them understand that there are several ways to combine numbers to reach the same sum. The kit also includes an activity where students must convince a character named Colin that there are seven different ways to make the number 6 using pairs of numbers, further demonstrating the flexibility of addition. Buzzard Publishing has crafted this ArithmeKit to be a comprehensive tool for solidifying basic addition skills in a fun and interactive way.