Help your students build fluency with addition facts to 10 using this fun and interactive Addition to 10 Bowling Match game! This hands-on resource provides valuable practise in solving simple addition problems while promoting flexible thinking and the use of multiple addition strategies. The playful bowling theme makes learning feel like a game, keeping students engaged and motivated throughout the activity.

Students will love matching the addition sums on the bowling pins to the correct answers on the bowling balls. This matching process encourages accuracy and quick recall of number facts to 10. Once students have made their matches, they record the completed sums and answers on the included recording sheet. This extra step reinforces learning and provides a useful opportunity to assess student understanding.

Addition to 10 Bowling Match encourages students to apply a variety of addition strategies such as counting on, doubles, near doubles, and Friends of Ten. The hands-on nature of the activity provides visual and tactile support, making it ideal for all learners - especially those who benefit from concrete experiences when working with numbers. The game also promotes mathematical reasoning as students think about which strategy to use for each sum.

This resource is perfect for use in maths rotations, small group instruction, or as an independent activity. The bowling theme adds a fun element that will appeal to young learners while providing meaningful addition practise. The included recording sheet also offers an excellent opportunity for assessment and can be used to track student progress over time.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Develop fluency with addition facts to 10
• ✅ Strengthen number sense and understanding of number relationships
• ✅ Build confidence and accuracy in solving addition problems
• ✅ Promote flexible thinking through the use of a variety of addition strategies
• ✅ Foster independence and engagement through game-based learning

What’s Included:

• Bowling pin cards featuring addition sums
• Bowling ball cards with matching answers
• Recording sheet for students to document completed sums
• Teacher notes with tips for classroom use and differentiation

Materials Needed:

• Printed and cut bowling pin and bowling ball cards (laminate for durability)
• Printed recording sheets
• Storage bag or container to organise the game pieces
• Pencils for completing the recording sheet

How to Use:

1. Print and cut the bowling pin and bowling ball cards. Laminate for durability if desired.
2. Spread the bowling ball answer cards face up on the table.
3. Students select a bowling pin card, solve the addition sum, and match it to the correct bowling ball answer card.
4. Once a match is made, students write the completed sum with the answer on the recording sheet.
5. Continue matching all pins and balls until the activity is complete.
6. Review the completed recording sheets to assess understanding and accuracy.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during maths rotations to reinforce addition facts to 10 through hands-on practise
• 💡 Incorporate into small group instruction to support targeted number facts instruction
• 💡 Offer as an independent activity for early finishers
• 💡 Pair students to encourage discussion about different strategies for solving the sums
• 💡 Use recording sheets as an informal assessment tool to track student progress

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate the game pieces for durability and repeated use
• 💛 Model different addition strategies students can use to solve the sums before starting the activity
• 💛 Provide number lines or ten frames as additional scaffolds for students who need support
• 💛 Encourage students to explain their thinking as they complete each match and record their answers

Addition to 10 Bowling Match is a fun, flexible, and highly effective way to build number sense and fluency with addition to 10. The engaging bowling theme and hands-on matching format will keep your students motivated while reinforcing important maths skills!