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Easter Addition Sheet: Free Printable Worksheet for Year 2
- ForYear 2
- StageKey Stage 1
- CostFree
- FormatPrintable PDF
Easter Addition Sheet is a free printable maths worksheet for Year 2 (ages 6 to 7). Children add up the eggs from an egg hunt. They practise adding two digit numbers in sums and in short word problems, and page 2 gives the grown up help ideas, a stretch task and the answers.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795. Print both pages, give page 1 to your child and keep page 2 for yourself. Black and white printing works well.
What is on the sheet
Children work through numbered addition questions with space to write each answer. Some are plain sums with two digit numbers. Others are short egg hunt stories, such as a child finding eggs or baskets holding eggs. Children decide which sum the story needs, add the numbers and write the total. They can work in any order and use counters or a number line.
- 12 + 15 =
- 21 + 13 =
- 30 + 25 =
- 18 + 10 =
- Tom finds 14 eggs. Then he finds 6 more. How many eggs now?
- One basket holds 25 eggs. Another holds 20. How many eggs in all?
- 32 + 17 =
- 40 + 38 =
A worked example
Mia finds 34 pink eggs. Then she finds 23 yellow eggs. How many eggs in all?
This is a different question from the sheet. It shows two ways children can add.
Method 1: tens and ones- Split 34 into 30 and 4. Split 23 into 20 and 3.
- Add the tens: 30 + 20 = 50.
- Add the ones: 4 + 3 = 7.
- Put them together: 50 + 7 = 57.
- Start at 34.
- Count on 2 tens (from the 23): 44, 54.
- Now count on 3 ones (from the 23): 55, 56, 57.
Ways to add two digit numbers
Tens first, then ones
Split each number into tens and ones. Add the tens together, then the ones together, then join the two answers. Drawing sticks for tens and dots for ones helps children see each part.
Count on in tens
Start with the bigger number. Jump on the tens from the other number, one ten at a time. Then count on the ones. A number line makes each jump easy to see.
Use counters or small toys
Show each number with groups of ten and single ones. Join the groups, then swap ten single ones for a new ten if there are enough. Children can touch and move what they are adding.
Why use an egg hunt for addition?
Easter is a Christian festival that falls in spring, and the date changes from year to year. In the UK, many families also enjoy egg hunts, chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, whatever they believe. Eggs have long been a symbol of new life, which is why they are linked with spring. Children often know about egg hunts already, so the topic feels familiar.
Word problems are easier when children can picture the story. Finding eggs in the garden gives each number a meaning. It is a real egg in a real basket, not just digits on a page. That makes it easier to decide to add, and to check whether an answer sounds sensible.
Easter facts for children
- Easter always falls in spring in the UK.
- The date of Easter changes from year to year.
- Many families in the UK go on an egg hunt at Easter.
- Eggs are a symbol of new life.
- Hot cross buns are a popular Easter treat in Britain.
Skills and curriculum link
- Adding two digit numbers
- Tens and ones
- Word problems
- Choosing the right sum
- Checking answers
This sheet supports the area below. It is matched to the published England framework. Please check it against your own school plan.
| Framework | Subject or area | Strand | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Curriculum (England) | Maths | Addition and subtraction | Year 2 |
What children will be able to do
- I can add two digit numbers.
- I can work out which sum an egg hunt story needs.
- I can check my answer.
Helpful ideas for adults
- Tens and onesA two digit number has tens and ones. 52 is 5 tens and 2 ones. Children who see this find adding much easier.
- Order does not matterAdding in either order gives the same total. Children can start with the bigger number to save counting.
- Story clue wordsWords such as more, in all and altogether often show that a story needs adding. Ask children to find them.
- Check by reversingChildren can swap the numbers and add again. If both ways give the same answer, they can feel more sure.
Key words
- AddPut two amounts together to find the total.
- TotalThe answer when you add. It is also called the sum.
- Tens and onesThe two parts of a two digit number. 47 is 4 tens and 7 ones.
- Number lineA line of numbers in order. Children jump along it to count on.
- Word problemA maths question told as a short story.
- CheckWork the answer out a second way to see if it matches.
How to use it
- Print both pages. Page 1 is for your child. Keep page 2, which has the notes and answers.
- Read the first question together. For stories, ask your child to picture the eggs before they choose a sum.
- Let them work in any order, using counters, small toys or a number line if they want to.
- Check together using page 2. Ask, "How did you add the tens and the ones?" The thinking matters as much as the answer.
- Come back another day and try again. Repeating a familiar sheet builds confidence.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Use counters, small toys or a number line. Add the tens first, then the ones, and say each step out loud. Read the word problems aloud. Start with a few questions, take a break, and come back to the rest later.
To stretch confident children
Ask your child to make up their own egg hunt addition story and swap it with you. Solve each other's stories. Then ask them to check the answer a second way, such as swapping the numbers or using a number line.
Make it a game
Hide paper eggs, each with a two digit number on it. Each player finds some eggs, then adds up the numbers on theirs. Check each other's totals. The player with the biggest total wins the round.
Mistakes to watch for
Watch forA child adds only the ones, or only the tens, and forgets the other part.
Try thisDraw sticks for tens and dots for ones. Add the tens, then the ones, and tick off each part so nothing is left out.
Watch forA child picks the wrong sum for a story, such as taking away when the story asks for adding.
Try thisRead the story slowly and act it out with toys. Ask, "Are there more eggs or fewer eggs at the end?"
Watch forA child counts on but starts by counting the first number again, so the answer is one too small.
Try thisSay the start number once, then count on with fingers. Only the new numbers get a finger.
Talk about it
- How did you add the tens and the ones?
- What sum did the story need?
- How can you check your answer is right?
- Would you start with the bigger number or the smaller number? Why?
- Can you tell me an egg hunt story of your own with two numbers in it?
- Which question was the trickiest, and what helped you?
Take it off the page
Paper egg hunt
Cut out paper eggs and write a number on each. Hide them around a room. Find a few eggs each and add up the numbers.
Decorate and count
Draw egg shapes on paper and decorate them with dots in two colours. Count each colour, then add the two numbers together.
Basket sums
Use small toys or buttons and two bowls as baskets. Put some in each bowl, say how many are in each, then add them to find the total.
Who it is for
Parents
Sit beside your child for the first go, then let them lead. Read the word problems aloud if needed. Short, relaxed sessions work well. Praise the thinking, not only the right answer.
Teachers
Use it as a starter, plenary, early finisher task or table activity in the run up to Easter. It needs no preparation beyond printing. Page 2 gives support and stretch ideas for mixed ability groups.
Home educators
Print it for one child or for several, and use it again for brothers and sisters or for revision later. It sits well beside outdoor play, an egg hunt and everyday talk about numbers.
Where this fits in maths
Before this, children add and subtract within 20 and learn to see numbers as tens and ones. They count in tens and ones and begin to use number lines. This sheet builds on those skills with larger two digit numbers.
After this, children add using what they know about tens and ones with growing confidence. In Key Stage 2 they move on to bigger numbers and written methods. Secure addition with two digit numbers in Year 2 makes that step easier.
Check it worked
Ask these when the sheet is finished. Listen for the reasoning, not just the answer.
- How did you add the tens and the ones?
- What sum did the story need?
- How can you check your answer is right?
Questions parents and teachers ask
- What age is Easter Addition Sheet for?
It is written for Year 2 (ages 6 to 7), in Key Stage 1. It practises adding two digit numbers in sums and in short egg hunt stories. Some Year 1 children and some older children may also enjoy it with support.
- What will children practise?
They practise adding two digit numbers, including in simple word problems about an egg hunt. They also practise choosing the right sum for a story and checking their answers.
- Do children need any equipment?
No. A pencil and the printed page are enough. Counters, small toys or a number line can help children who find adding hard. These are optional and easy to find at home or in class.
- What if my child finds it too hard?
Try counters, small toys or a number line. Add the tens first, then the ones. Read the word problems aloud, and start with just a few questions. Come back to the rest on another day.
- Is it free to use?
Yes. It is free to print for home and classroom use. You can print it again for brothers, sisters or revision a few weeks later.
- Can teachers use it in class?
Yes. Teachers can use it as a starter, plenary, early finisher task, homework or table activity. It needs no preparation beyond printing. Page 2 has support and stretch ideas for mixed ability groups.
- Do I need to print in colour?
No. It prints well in black and white on plain A4 paper. Print both pages, give page 1 to your child and keep page 2 for the grown up.
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Made by Jaques of London, making games for families since 1795. A printable supports classroom learning and does not replace a teacher.