Add & Subtract Like a Pro: Weekly Math Fun With Blooket

Looking for a fun, engaging math class where your learner can boost their addition and subtraction skills while having a blast? Look no further! In this ongoing class, students will explore a new concept each week, building their confidence with mental math strategies and problem-solving. After guided examples and interactive discussions, learners will reinforce their skills by playing Blooket — a game-based platform that turns math review into exciting, friendly competition.

Whether your child is just beginning or needs extra practice with facts and strategies, this class offers consistent, supportive, and enjoyable learning each week!

🧠 Class Format:

⌛ 5 minutes – Warm-Up:
Students complete a quick “minds-on” math prompt (e.g., number bonds, missing numbers, fact families) to get thinking and activate prior knowledge.

⌛ 20 minutes – Active Learning:
The teacher introduces the focus skill of the day (e.g., doubles, making 10, subtracting across zero), models examples, and guides learners through group and independent practice.

⌛ 15 minutes – Game Time!
Students jump into a live Blooket game to practice the week’s concept in a fun, fast-paced format. Game modes like Gold Quest and Fishing Frenzy keep learners engaged and motivated.

⌛ 5 minutes – Wrap-Up & Share:
We revisit key learning, celebrate game results, and preview the next topic!


Sample Schedule:

Week 1 – Making 10 & Number Bonds
Students explore combinations that make 10 and develop fluency using number bonds.

Week 2 – Doubles & Near Doubles
We practice doubling facts and learn how to use them to solve near double problems (e.g., 6+7).

Week 3 – Subtracting from 10 & 20
Students use visual models and number lines to subtract from landmark numbers.

Week 4 – Adding 3 Numbers & Mental Math
Learners use strategies like grouping, compensation, and friendly numbers to add 3 numbers efficiently.

Week 5 – Subtraction with Regrouping
We explore subtracting 2-digit numbers with regrouping using base-ten blocks and vertical algorithms.

Week 6 – Missing Addends & Fact Families
Students solve for unknown parts in equations and explore how addition and subtraction are connected.

Week 7 – Adding & Subtracting Multiples of 10
Using number patterns and place value understanding to mentally add/subtract tens from two-digit numbers.

Week 8 – Word Problems: Part-Part-Whole & Change Situations
Students learn to identify problem types and choose appropriate strategies for solving.

Week 9 – Estimation & Rounding (to the nearest 10)
We introduce estimation as a tool for checking work and making reasonable guesses.

Week 10 – Adding & Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers (no regrouping)
Students build fluency using vertical addition and subtraction without regrouping.

Week 11 – Adding & Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers (with regrouping)
Learners continue to build confidence with multi-step problems involving regrouping in both operations.

Week 12 – Addition & Subtraction Challenge Week!
Students apply everything they’ve learned through team challenges, games, and mixed review questions in Blooket!