Addition facts within 10 get up and moving with Swat the Sum, a larger-than-life fly-swatting game! Your students will love reviewing their addition facts within 10 as they pull a card from the "Bug Off" can, solve the fact and swat the fly that shows the sum.

Tape the big numbered flies to a wall or door, shake the can and let children take turns finding each answer. A small set of flies is also included for a math center, so the same addition practice works for the whole group or for one or two children at a time.

With Swat the Sum, you get

• Large flies numbered 1-10 in color and black and white
• A "Bug Off" canister label and addition cards for drawing facts
• A small set of flies for individual center practice
• Follow-up pages to use after the game

Grab a fly swatter and get ready to swat some sums!

What's Included

• Pages 4-13: Colored flies 1-10
• Pages 14-23: Black and white flies 1-10
• Page 24: "Bug Off" canister label
• Pages 25-27: Addition cards
• Page 28: Flies for use in a center
• Pages 29-30: Follow-up pages

Why Teachers Love It

• Active math practice: Children get out of their seats to find and swat each sum.
• Whole group or center: Use the large wall flies with the class or the small set of flies in a math center.
• Printer-friendly choices: The large flies come in color and black and white, so you can choose which flies you want.
• Simple setup: Print, cut and tape the flies to a wall, then fill the "Bug Off" can with addition cards.
• Reusable: Print on card stock or laminate for durability and play again and again.
• Built-in follow-up: Follow-up pages are included for after the game.

Skills Students Practice

Primary Academic Skills

• Addition facts within 10: Children solve each addition card and find the sum.
• Number recognition 1-10: Children scan the wall for the fly that shows the matching number.
• Math fact fluency: Repeated rounds help children recall sums more quickly.
• Gross motor skills: Reaching and swatting the flies adds movement to math review.
• Eye-hand coordination: Children aim the swatter at the correct fly.

Secondary Life & Learning Skills

• Taking turns
• Waiting during group play
• Listening to classmates
• Following directions
• Building confidence during group participation

How to Use It

Step 1: Choose which flies you want. Print them on card stock and/or laminate for durability. Cut them out and tape them to a wall.

Step 2: Print the canister label and tape it to an empty canister large enough for a child to put a hand in. Print the addition cards on card stock and/or laminate for durability. Cut them out and put them inside the canister.

Step 3: Shake the "Bug Off" can, have each student draw an addition card and then take turns swatting the sums on the flies. It's best if you have a fly swatter, but if not, children can simply swat the flies with their hands. For a center, use the small set of flies with a smaller swatter.

Materials You'll Need

• Card stock and/or a laminator
• Scissors
• Tape
• An empty canister large enough for a child's hand
• A fly swatter (optional) and a smaller swatter for the center set

Easy Differentiation

Children come to addition with different levels of confidence. Swat the Sum is easy to adjust so every child can join in.

For Children Who Need More Support

• Start with a few addition cards that have small sums
• Tape up only some of the flies at first
• Let children count on fingers or use counters before swatting
• Solve the fact together with a partner before taking a swat

For On-Level Practice

• Play with all of the addition cards and flies 1-10
• Have children say the full fact aloud before they swat
• Complete the follow-up pages after the game

For an Extra Challenge

• Time each child from drawing the card to swatting the sum
• Ask children to name another addition fact with the same sum
• Have children draw two cards and swat both sums in order

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support

• Practice number words and the word "plus" as each card is read aloud
• Use the small center flies for children who work best one on one
• Let children swat with their hands if gripping a swatter is hard
• Model a full turn before children begin and give extra processing time

Perfect For

• Whole group math review
• Math centers
• Small groups
• Brain breaks
• Indoor recess
• Bug and insect theme units
• Intervention
• Homeschool kindergarten and 1st grade

Standards

Swat the Sum supports kindergarten and 1st grade addition standards in Common Core, the TEKS (Math, adopted 2012) and the Virginia Math SOL (2023), plus speaking and listening skills during group play:

Common Core State Standards

• CCSS K.OA.A.2: Add within 10, using objects or drawings to represent the problem when needed.
• CCSS 1.OA.C.6: Add within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition within 10.
• CCSS SL.K.1.a: Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions, including listening to others and taking turns.

Texas TEKS

• TEKS Math K.3.A: Model the action of joining to represent addition.
• TEKS Math 1.3.D: Apply basic fact strategies to add within 20.
• TEKS ELAR K.1.D: Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules, including taking turns.

Virginia SOL

• VA SOL Math K.NS.2.a: Read and identify the numerals on each fly.
• VA SOL Math 1.CE.1: Recall addition facts within 10.
• VA SOL English K.C.1.A.i: Listen actively and follow agreed-upon rules, such as waiting for a turn.

Add Swat the Sum to your cart and give your class an active, giggle-filled way to review addition facts within 10. Print, tape up the flies, shake the "Bug Off" can and let the swatting begin!

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