Learning math in Grade 1: tips and printable worksheets
Grade 1 math exercises to download as PDFs: numbers, addition, calculation, and first word problems. Clear, step-by-step worksheets, plus our advice to support your child's very first steps in math.
Our Grade 1 math worksheets to download and print
All our Grade 1 math worksheets are free, in PDF format, and organized by topic to follow the progression of the year. Choose a theme below, print the worksheet you need, and let your child practice at their own pace, alone or with help.
Understanding Addition
Basic Addition Facts
Recognizing Shapes
Circles
Polygons: Vertices, Angles and Sides
Recognizing Solid Shapes
Use the Grid to Reproduce a Figure
Count by Fives
Introducing Tens
Count by Tens
Handling Montessori cards
Guess the Pattern
Choose the Question
Choose the Operation
Word Problems: Adding and Subtracting
Measuring Objects (Metric System)
Mental Math: Addition
Mental Math: Subtraction
Understanding Multiplication
Ones, Tens and Hundreds
Read a Table
Complete the Table
Understanding Tables
Math in Grade 1
In Grade 1, children build the foundations that will stay with them throughout their schooling: recognizing, reading, and writing numbers up to 100, understanding addition and subtraction, finding their bearings in space, and discovering the first geometric shapes...
Mastering these skills matters a great deal for the rest of school: these fundamental concepts will be reused in every later subject. Being comfortable as early as Grade 1 builds children's confidence for what comes next. myBlee helps them understand math deeply and visualize the techniques learned in Grade 1, not just apply them. (If you'd like to learn more about why it matters for a child to understand the algorithms they use, read our article Why there isn't just one way to do math.)
Our exercises follow the official Grade 1 curriculum and advance in small steps, so that each concept is understood before moving on to the next.
A math app on iPad for Grade 1
myBlee Math supports Grade 1 students in their first learning steps, right on their iPad. Each exercise is guided by a voice-over and corrected in real time, so the child understands their mistake and hears the explanation of the correct solution on the exact example that tripped them up. They can keep progressing without getting discouraged!
The app turns learning math into a game, with rewards that keep motivation up all year long and support success. These reward systems aren't crafted for the children's amusement but to reinforce learning, see Why reward systems really work.
Available on the App Store, the myBlee Math app covers the entire Grade 1 curriculum and works just as well at home as in the classroom.
Proven methods to build confidence in math
You may be wondering whether an app can really help your child understand math. myBlee Math doesn't reinvent anything: it draws on methods recognized by teachers around the world, made more playful and easily accessible at home.
The Singapore method teaches children to manipulate and then diagram before calculating: they see what numbers represent before writing them. And on the app, there's no need to buy or store manipulatives, everything is gathered on the iPad. Learn more about the Singapore method.
The Montessori approach lets children touch, move, and experiment to understand on their own and gain independence. Smart use of the touchscreen lets the child have this experience just as effectively, with no materials needed. Discover the Montessori method.
What these approaches have in common: the child learns to diagram and understand the principles of mathematics, rather than applying memorized recipes. Each concept is broken into small steps, taken one after another, a progression that builds confidence and makes them want to keep going. See why breaking math into micro-steps changes everything.
Resources for Grade 1 teachers
Our worksheets and app are also designed for Grade 1 teachers. Printable worksheets fit easily into a lesson: to introduce a concept or to offer a moment of independent practice.
All the major Grade 1 skills are covered: number learning, counting, calculation, spatial awareness, geometric shapes, an introduction to telling time…
Used as a whole class, in small groups, or independently, the myBlee Math app adapts to each student's pace, including in bilingual and international schools: it also covers the English, American, Swiss, Spanish, and IB PYP programs.
Helping your child with math at home
At home, just a few minutes of exercises are enough to reinforce what's been learned, with no pressure. Magic coloring, quizzes, fill-in worksheets: children practice while having fun and build confidence.
Supporting your child on a screen sometimes raises questions, which we completely understand! If you'd like to know more about our approach, read: Our tips for healthy digital parenting.
Frequently asked questions about math in Grade 1
How old are children in Grade 1?
Grade 1 is for children aged 6 to 7. It is the year children officially begin learning to read, write, and do math.
What are the math expectations by the end of Grade 1?
By the end of Grade 1, children should be able to read, write, and compare numbers up to 100, set up and solve simple addition and subtraction, solve small everyday word problems, and recognize basic geometric shapes.
How can I help my child review math in Grade 1?
Favor short, regular sessions rather than long, infrequent ones. Alternate printable worksheets and app activities to vary the formats, and always start from the concrete (objects, drawings) before moving to calculation.
Are the Grade 1 math worksheets free?
Yes, all our Grade 1 math worksheets are free and downloadable as PDFs, ready to print.