Sprouts · ages 5–6
Free 1st grade math games
Usually ages 6–7 · Topics follow the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
In first grade, children move from counting to calculating. The Common Core expects them to add and subtract within 20, fluently within 10, understand two-digit numbers as tens and ones, and solve simple word problems.
Number Quest's Sprouts trail covers first sums, counting and comparing. Once sums within 20 feel easy, the Trail (ages 7–9) adds bigger addition and subtraction, missing numbers and reading the clock.
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What children learn in 1st grade
- Adding and subtracting within 20, fluently within 10
- Word problems about adding to, taking from and comparing
- Tens and ones in two-digit numbers
- Counting to 120, and comparing two-digit numbers with >, = and <
- Adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number or a multiple of 10
- Telling time in hours and half hours
- Splitting shapes into halves and fourths
Try some example questions
Tap a question to see the answer and how it works.
1. Little sumsWhat is double 3?101165
Answer: 6. 3 + 3 = 6.
2. Little sumsPriya has 1 apple and gets 5 more. How many now?11765
Answer: 6. 1 and 5 more makes 6.
3. Little sumsPriya has 3 cookies and gets 5 more. How many now?81069
Answer: 8. 3 and 5 more makes 8.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Practice "make 10" facts: 7 + 3, 6 + 4, 8 + 2.
- Use a 100 chart to see tens and ones.
- Read a real clock together at o'clock and half past.
- Praise careful answers over fast ones.
Why Number Quest
Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Five trails from age 5 to 16+, five ways to play, a daily goal that builds a streak, shells to earn for hats, backgrounds and 36 pets for your buddy, and a friendly weekly leaderboard. Missing a day never takes anything away. Questions are made fresh on the device, so there is always something new.
Questions from parents, answered
An Android app on Google Play is coming soon. Until then, play free right here in your browser.