Get Students Moving & Adding with a Counting On To Add Scoot Game!

Are your students working on the Counting On Addition Strategy and in need of a little movement and engagement during your math block? If so, I have a fun, low-prep resource that’s perfect for your classroom: the Counting On To Add Scoot Game! Whether you need a whole group review activity, a small group practice tool, or a fresh math center option, this Counting On To Add Scoot Game comes with flexibility and fun.

Let’s be real—sometimes math can feel a bit repetitive for our younger learners, especially when they’re still mastering early addition strategies. But with a Scoot Game or Write the Room Math Center, learning doesn’t have to be dull. This activity turns simple addition practice into an interactive experience that helps students solidify their understanding of counting on to add while also getting them out of their seats and engaged in movement!

Why Teach the Counting On Addition Strategy?

Before diving into the activity itself, let’s talk about the power of the Counting On Addition Strategy. This method helps students develop number sense by building on what they already know. Instead of starting from zero every time, students learn to take the larger number in an addition sentence and count up to find the sum.

For example, if the problem is 5 + 3, students start at 5 and count on: “6, 7, 8.” It’s a foundational skill that supports mental math and prepares students for more complex addition and subtraction down the road.

This resource is specifically designed to reinforce this strategy in a hands-on and active way—perfect for learners who thrive on movement and variety.

The cards are designed for easy student practice, as well. Students start at the larger number on the card and can tap on the smaller circles as they count on to add. This will help kinesthetic learners, as well as learners who need additional hands-on practice with the counting on to add strategy.

What’s Included in the Counting On To Add Task Cards Scoot Game?

This product includes a set of easy-to-read task cards that feature counting on addition problems within 10. These cards are versatile enough to be used in multiple formats:

Counting On To Add Scoot Game: Place a card on each student’s desk, around the room, or around a carpet. As you call out “Scoot,” students rotate from spot to spot, solving each problem and recording their answers on a recording sheet. It’s quick-paced, exciting, and gets everyone involved.
Write the Room Math Center: Tape the cards around the classroom and give students clipboards and recording sheets. As they walk around the room, they find cards, solve the problems, and write down their answers. This is a great option for independent practice or early finishers.
Small Group Activity: Use the task cards in a math small group setting. You can model counting on, then have students practice on their own. It’s a great way to provide more individualized instruction and support.

Tips for Making the Most of the Counting On To Add Scoot Game

Model First: Before starting the activity, model the counting on strategy using a few sample problems. The scoot game cards encourage students to start at a given number and count up. Dot pictures are included that students can use to physically touch as they count on to add. This helps students who need additional practice or a kinesthetic learning activity!
Practice the Routine: If your students haven’t done a scoot game before, take a few minutes to explain the procedure. Practice how to “scoot” to the next spot quietly and respectfully.
Differentiate as Needed: If needed, you could have students partner up to complete the Counting On to Add Scoot Game. You could also use these task cards in a small group setting to practice with students.
Use It Often: This resource isn’t just a one-and-done activity! Pull it out for math review, centers, fast finishers, or even a fun math Friday game. Students will be more engaged each time they see it.

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The Counting On To Add Task Cards Scoot Game is more than just a fun way to practice addition—it’s a great tool for building fluency, promoting active learning, and giving your students confidence in their math skills. Whether you use it as a Scoot Game, a Write the Room Math Center, or a guided small group activity, you’ll love how easy it is to implement—and your students will love how fun it is to play.

If you’re looking for a way to boost engagement, support your learners, and reinforce the Counting On Addition Strategy, this activity is a must-have for your teaching toolbox.

Ready to get started? Check out the resource and watch your students count, move, and grow!