Balanced Equations Worksheets First Grade: Balancing Equations Algebra, Equality

Perfect for first grade, these no prep worksheet activities pages (plus centers and a craft!) all about addition and subtraction through balancing equations, finding balance, solving for the unknown, and learning about equivalence / equality will help students develop a deep understanding of the equal sign and master a sometimes tricky concept!

My firsties were struggling with the concept of balancing equations…so I scrapped the program I was following and created my own! And, as always, sprinkled some FUN in with lots of meaningful learning 😉

⚠️ DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW to see more! ⚠️

This jam-packed mini unit is great way for kiddos to get some extra practice with a sometimes challenging concept; Balancing equations can be quite tricky for some littles and the variety of activities in this little pack is sure to help them practice and master this skill. If your students are more advanced (or depending on the grade you teach) these worksheets also function great as quick and easy assessment pieces.

INCLUDED:

• Balance – introductory interactive anchor chart with activity
• Milk & Cookies – whole group activity (and/or center activity); includes balanced equations for addition, subtraction, and pictures/numbers
• Balance the Room – a “write the room” pirate-themed center activity
• Balanced Equation Rainbow – craftivity (open-ended for you to decide the requirements)

Worksheets:

• optional Balanced Equations Booklet cover page
• “Meant to Be” – draw a line to match the balancing equations
• “True or Flase?” – (2 pages) determine whether or not each pan balance is equal or not
• “Balancing Act” – (4 pages) practice balancing equations in a variety of ways: whole numbers, addition sentences, picture representations
• “Three Ways” – cut and paste to show a balanced equation 3 different ways
• “Finding Balance” – (2 pages) add or subtract to balance equations; describe how you balanced equations
• “What’s Missing?” – (2 pages) addition sentence fill in the blanks, then subtraction

☀️ LET’S KEEP THE FUN GOIN’ ⬇️

Follow my store to be notified when new products and freebies are added (just click the ★). PSST…All new resources are 50% off for the first 24-48 hours!

WWW.FUNWITHFIRSTIES.COM

Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

➡️ Want free COLOR MONSTER activities sent to your inbox? Click here!

Thank you for your support, HAPPY TEACHING 🙂