Halloween Adding - PowerPoint

A delightful and educational Halloween-themed resource has been created to introduce early years foundation stage (EYFS) students to the basics of addition. The 'Halloween Adding' PowerPoint is a visual and interactive tool that engages young learners with colourful images of bats, brooms, and cats, setting the scene for a fun learning experience. The resource prompts students to compare groups of Halloween symbols to determine which has more, encouraging the development of early mathematical skills such as counting and comparison. It also includes a series of worksheets where children can colour objects based on quantity and solve simple addition problems by determining how many items there would be if one or more were added.

As the lesson progresses, the PowerPoint and accompanying worksheets guide students through increasingly challenging concepts, moving from adding one more to adding two or three more. This gradual increase in difficulty helps to build confidence and solidify understanding. Each slide presents an addition problem and allows for an interactive element where students can click to reveal the answers, providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment. The worksheets are designed to be filled in by the students, giving them the opportunity to write their answers and visually see the results of their addition. These engaging activities not only teach basic arithmetic but also help to improve fine motor skills and number recognition.