Addition to 20 Board Games | Addition Strategy Games | Math Centers | Addition to 10 & 20 Fluency
Make addition fluency fun with this engaging set of 12 hands-on Addition to 20 Board Games. Designed to build confidence, strengthen number sense, and develop efficient mental maths strategies, these low-prep printable games are perfect for maths rotations, small groups, intervention, early finishers, tutoring and independent practice.
Each board game targets a specific addition strategy, allowing students to practise one skill at a time before applying it to more complex addition problems. Where appropriate, differentiated Addition to 10 versions are included, making it easy to cater for a range of abilities within your classroom.
This resource includes:
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12 Strategy-specific games that target:
- Doubles
- Near Doubles
- Friends of 10 (Make 10)
- Friends of 20
- Adding 9
- Mixed Addition to 20
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Differentiated Addition to 10 versions where appropriate
Skills covered:
- Addition fluency to 20
- Mental maths strategies
- Number sense
- Recall of basic addition facts
- Doubles and near doubles facts
- Making 10 and making 20 strategies
- Efficient strategies for adding 9
- Flexible thinking when solving addition problems
- Mathematical reasoning
- Turn-taking and cooperative learning skills
Perfect for:
- Maths centres
- Guided maths groups
- Small group intervention
- Independent practice
- Fast finisher activities
- Homework
- Early years and primary classrooms
- Maths tutoring
- Relief teacher activities
- Assessment warm-ups
Why teachers love this resource:
- Targets one addition strategy at a time for focused practice
- Differentiated versions help support a wide range of learners
- Encourages mathematical discussion and strategic thinking
- Builds confidence through repeated, meaningful practice
- Low-prep—simply print and play
- Bright, engaging themes keep students motivated
- Ideal for reinforcing classroom learning and improving addition fluency
- Reusable when printed on cardstock or laminated
- Suitable for whole class, partner work, or independent learning
These printable board games transform addition practice into an engaging learning experience while helping students master essential mental maths strategies. By focusing on efficient strategies such as doubles, near doubles, friends of 10, friends of 20, and adding 9, students develop strong number sense and the confidence needed to solve addition problems quickly and accurately.
