Modeling the Commutative Property of Addition With Pictures #2

Learn how the commutative property of addition works with this colorful worksheet! Each of these three problems includes balanced equations whose addends are represented as beach-themed pictures rather than numbers. The addends on both sides of the equation are in different orders. Learners will count the pictures in each set, write the number, and add to show that the sums are equal on both sides. 

This first-grade worksheet is a great option to teach learners about the commutative property in a fun, attention-grabbing way. Students will not only learn about an addition property, but also practice their addition fact fluency. With a strong understanding of the commutative property, students will be able to rearrange larger addition expressions to find the sum more efficiently. 

Try the other two worksheets in this series here: Modeling the Commutative Property of Addition With Pictures #1 and Modeling the Commutative Property of Addition With Pictures #3.