Blue Mittens

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a decomposing numbers activity centered around mittens. The task directs students to consider a total of five mittens and determine the number of mittens that can be colored red and the number that can be colored blue. The worksheet contains a grid of mitten illustrations, providing a visual aid for the students to color accordingly. The activity combines the concept of decomposition with a coloring task to enhance learning engagement.

The worksheet is designed to teach young learners about the different ways a number can be divided into parts, in this case, the number 5. It introduces the concept of decomposition through a creative and tangible approach, encouraging students to explore various combinations within a set total. By deciding how many mittens to color in each color, students practice counting and understanding the part-whole relationship of numbers. Additionally, the worksheet can help students improve their fine motor skills through coloring and reinforce the concept of number partitioning in a visual and interactive manner.