Grades 1–2
Subtraction Facts Memory Match
Eight subtraction facts from 9 − 7 to 17 − 8 and their differences, as a cut-apart memory game.
Classroom activity · Matching and memory games
Doubles Memory Match
Doubles facts from 2 + 2 to 9 + 9 and their sums. Doubles make all the other facts easier.
- Grade level
- 1st grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Memory, Matching, Taking turns
What kids do
“Cut out the cards. Play memory: a match is a doubles fact and its sum. Say the fact out loud!”
Printed on the sheet:
- How to play: cut out the cards and mix them up face down. Take turns flipping two. A match? Keep it and go again. The player with the most pairs wins.
Sample problems
- 4+4
- 7+7
- 6+6
- 9+9
- 8+8
- 3+3
Teacher tip
Have kids say each doubles fact out loud, like 4 + 4 = 8.
How to use it
- Print on card stock so cards do not show through.
- Teach the memory game routine: flip two, keep matches, then it is the next player’s turn.
- Model the first move or the first answer on the document camera.
Watch for
Cards that show through the paper. Print on card stock or color the backs.
Talk about it
- How did you remember where the cards were?
- What strategy did you use?
Take it further
Have kids make new cards for the game.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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Fraction Memory Match
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