Math · Stage 1
Split a Number
One whole, two parts, many ways to split: 8 = 5 + 3 = 6 + 2 = 4 + 4.
✦ Math📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~8 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
split a number within 10 into two parts (part–part–whole) and recall its number bonds.
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Kavi's Two Bowls 🥣
Kavi picked 8 strawberries 🍓 and has two bowls 🥣. First Kavi puts 5 in one bowl and 3 in the other. Then 6 and 2. Then 4 and 4! "I split them differently every time," says Kavi, "but there are always 8 in all. Each bowl is a part — all the strawberries together are the whole!"
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What your child will learn
1Five counters, two bowlsYou have 5 counters and two bowls. Tap Add 1 to drop counters in the first bowl — the empty boxes show how many are left for the second bowl.
2Part – part – wholeThe whole sits on top and the two parts sit below it. Use ◀ less and more ▶ to move the split. The two parts always add up to the whole, 8.
3All the ways to split 7Here is every way to split 7 into two parts. Run your finger down the list — what do you notice?
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A peek inside
Kavi has 6 strawberries 🍓 for two bowls. 4 go in the first bowl. How many go in the second?
6 = 4 + ?
Try this at home: Split the whole: 5 = 2 + __
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
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