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Bug Addition Cards

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Spring is in the air and the bugs have made their appearance! My kids get so excited if they see butterflies, worms, caterpillars, ladybugs – you name it – during their recess time. I love to build off that interest by adding in some fun, bug-themed learning activities to our day. These bug addition cards are a perfect way to get some addition practice for bug lovers!

Work on beginning addition with these fun and free bug addition cards! Perfect for kindergarten and first grade math activities.

Bug Addition Cards

Just like our popular counting bear addition cards, these bug addition cards are fairly easy to prepare. Simply print them out and laminate them for repeated use.

After cutting them out, you are almost ready to go!

I place mine in a small basket or tub with dry erase markers and socks (we use kid socks for erasers – the markers fit inside and it is a great storage system!)

I played with a group first to introduce the cards. First, we picked one up and checked out the cool bugs. 2 ladybugs and 2 dragonflies! We then build the equation to see how many total bugs we have on our card. 2 ladybugs plus 2 dragonflies equals 4 bugs.

We keep building equations until we have solved them all. Then, we erase them for the next group, and can play again tomorrow!

Work on beginning addition with these fun and free bug addition cards! Perfect for kindergarten and first grade math activities.

Download Your Set

Ready to play with your own set of bug addition cards? Grab some dry erase markers, and then print your set of bug addition cards by clicking the yellow button at the end of the post. 

Then scroll down for even more awesome bug activities!

Work on beginning addition with these fun and free bug addition cards! Perfect for kindergarten and first grade math activities.

More Bug Themed Fun!

Looking for more bug themed learning activities? Some of my favorite kid bloggers have put together several fun-filled, bug-filled activities that are sure to be a hit with your kids! Check them out below!

20 bug and butterfly activities for kids

LEFT TO RIGHT:

Ladybug Playdoh Math Counting Mats // Fun with Mama

Get the Bugs Out Sensory Bin // Coffee Cups and Crayons

Butterfly Alphabet Puzzles // Modern Preschool

Butterfly World Play Dough Kit // Mama. Papa. Bubba.

Bug Addition Cards // The Kindergarten Connection

Caterpillar Word Family Activity // Mom Inspired Life

Bug Race Math Game // The STEM Laboratory

Ant Life Cycle: First, Next, Then // Liz’s Early Learning Spot

Collecting Bugs Addition Game for Preschoolers // Stay at Home Educator

Butterfly I Spy Game // Pleasantest Thing

3D Ladybug Counting Game // M is for Monster

DIY Clay Minibeast Tic Tac Toe // Adventures of Adam

Butterfly Life Cycle Hats // Playdough to Plato

Butterfly Count and Color Sort // Powerful Mothering

Visual Closure Activities Bugs Theme // Sugar Aunts

Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft for Kids // Pre-K Pages

Spring Insects Skip Counting Puzzles // The Simplified Classroom

Ladybug Spot Counting Activity // Play & Learn Everyday

Days of the Week Caterpillar // Fairy Poppins

Butterfly Memory Game // Teach Me Mommy

(Not Shown) Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly Craft // Life Over Cs

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Alex is a Transitional Kindergarten teacher with a passion for making learning fun and engaging. She's earned a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education, and Masters Degrees in Special Education and Curriculum Design. Alex is a former night owl turned early bird and playful learning enthusiast. Alex lives with her husband and their beloved and high-energy cat, Fitz.
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  1. Hope M.

    April 14, 2019 at 10:42 am

    These are great!!! Thank you so much !

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  2. Isolde

    November 14, 2017 at 5:09 am

    Thank you for your wonderful teaching aids – great ideas!!!

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    • Mandy

      November 14, 2017 at 6:26 pm

      Hi Isolde! It’s my pleasure! So glad you enjoy the activities. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  3. Jenee Bare

    June 16, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    My son is loving this for summer review times. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Melissa

    May 7, 2016 at 5:45 am

    I love your addition task cards! Do you have similar sets for subtraction?

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    • Alex

      May 7, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      Hi Melissa! So glad you love the addition cards! More will be coming soon, and I have started some subtraction, beginning with a Transportation set – which you can find here – https://thekindergartenconnection.com/transportation-subtraction-cards/
      If you have themes or sets you are interested in, feel free to shoot me an email or use the contact tab on the page (that will send me an email) ๐Ÿ™‚

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