Video: Number Sentences | How to Write a Number Sentence Grade Levels: 1st Grade - 2nd Grade Join Edwin on this exciting expedition where he learns that mathematical statements using numbers and symbols are called number sentences. He learns to write number sentences in the traditional way... hangin' out with monkeys, of course! Our Number Sentence Song for Kids video is aligned with the following Common Core standards: 1.OA.1 Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem 2.OA.1 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You can learn about number sentences in a fun song with Edwin. He learns to write them using numbers and symbols. It's important for 1st and 2nd graders to know this for solving math problems.
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4 activities you can do with your child now
- After watching the video, you can ask your your child to create their own number sentences by using objects around them, such as toys or fruits. - You can also give your your child a few numbers and have them create multiple number sentences using those numbers. - Ask your your child to solve simple word problems using number sentences. For example, "If you have 5 cookies and you eat 2, how many do you have left?" - Have your your child write down number sentences on a piece of paper and decorate it with fun stickers or drawings.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Number Sentence Safari" Instructions: Take turns with your child creating number sentences using addition and subtraction within 20 (for 1st graders) or within 100 (for 2nd graders). Use objects or drawings to represent the problem. The first person to correctly solve the other's number sentence wins a point. Play until someone reaches 10 points. Use the Number Sentence Song by NUMBEROCK as a fun way to remember the rules!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this
"Mathematical statements using numbers and symbols are called number sentences. Join Edwin on his expedition and learn how to write number sentences. Remember, math is fun!"
