Gus the Plus | A Complete Addition Resource for Kindergarten and First Grade

Bring addition to life with Gus the Plus: A Complete Addition Resource! Designed to pair perfectly with the children's book Gus the Plus: A Story About Addition by Emily Barnes of Emily Education (available on Amazon), this resource is ideal for teaching addition between 10 and 20 to kindergarten and first-grade learners. This comprehensive toolkit makes math engaging, hands-on, and accessible for young students.

What's Included:

• Anchor Chart with Gus the Plus:
  Reinforce concepts using fun and relatable characters that guide students through the process of addition.
• Interactive Activities:
  
  • PowerPoint Presentation: Includes embedded YouTube videos featuring a read-aloud of the Gus the Plus book and the original Gus the Plus addition song with lyrics and music.
  • Directed Drawing and Craft: Students create their own Gus the Plus with pockets for addends and sums, making math tangible and interactive.
  • Number Line Craft: A sliding Gus figure helps students solve addition problems on number lines for sums up to 10 and 20.

• Games and Centers:
  
  • Go Gus! Card Games: Fun, interactive gameplay to practice addition within 10 and 20. A play on Go Fish!
  • Clip-It Centers: Students practice solving addition equations with these durable, laminated cards.

• Practice Worksheets:
  
  • Ten Frames, Number Bonds, and Domino Addition: Hands-on practice with sums up to 10 and 20.
  • Word Problems: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Number Line Worksheets: Build fluency by practicing addition with visual aids.

• Print-Friendly Options:
  Adaptable for classrooms with both full-color and grayscale printing options.

Why You'll Love This Resource:

• Perfectly complements the book Gus the Plus: A Story About Addition, helping to extend the story into your classroom math lessons.
• Combines storytelling, music, and hands-on activities for a multisensory approach to learning.
• Covers essential math vocabulary like "sum," "join," "add," "more," and "equals."
• Supports whole-class lessons, small groups, and independent centers with engaging tools like manipulatives, ten frames, and number lines.

Whether you're using the Gus the Plus book for a read-aloud or just looking for an interactive way to teach addition, this resource is the perfect companion. Transform your math lessons into a fun and memorable experience with Gus and his friends!