Make addition merry with our How Many Presents Addition Pick & Click PowerPoint. This interactive resource helps students practise basic addition facts to 12 - using fun, Christmas-themed visuals to keep them engaged while building mental maths fluency.

Each slide displays two carriages filled with presents. Students count the presents in each carriage, then click on the correct total from three answer options. With instant feedback and a bright festive theme, this resource is perfect for building number sense and addition skills during the holiday season.

How Many Presents Addition Pick & Click PowerPoint is ideal for whole-class warm-ups, small group rotations, or fast finisher work in the lead-up to Christmas.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Add numbers to make totals up to 12
• ✅ Use one-to-one counting to support addition strategies
• ✅ Build fluency in number facts within 12

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint with 22 addition questions
• Each slide features two carriages and three clickable answer options

Materials Needed:

• Interactive whiteboard or device capable of running PowerPoint
• Optional: small whiteboards to use for extra hands-on learning

How to Use:

1. Open the PowerPoint on your interactive whiteboard or device.
2. Display a slide showing two carriages of presents.
3. Students count the presents and mentally add the total.
4. Click the answer they think is correct and reveal the solution.
5. Continue through the slides to build fluency with addition facts.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during the lead-up to Christmas for themed number practise
• 💡 Add to maths rotations for targeted addition fact fluency
• 💡 Use in small groups for scaffolded support with early addition
• 💡 Pair with physical counters or mini presents for hands-on reinforcement
• 💡 Play in teams for a festive quiz-style maths challenge

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use small whiteboards for students to record their thinking before selecting
• 💛 Encourage students to use strategies like counting on or doubles
• 💛 Make it extra festive with holiday music or by wearing Santa hats!

How Many Presents Addition Pick & Click PowerPoint is a joyful way to practise addition facts - adding a little Christmas cheer to your end-of-year maths lessons!