Commutative Property of Addition: Cut and Paste

Color your way to commutative confidence with this creative worksheet! Young mathematicians will identify pairs of addition equations that demonstrate the commutative property. They will compare addition sentence partners, recognize when the addends have been reversed without changing the sum, and color the matching equations. 

Perfect for first- through third-grade students, this worksheet strengthens learners' understanding of the commutative property of addition while building number sense and mathematical reasoning. As they recognize equivalent equations, learners will develop confidence and gain a deeper conceptual understanding of why the order of addends does not change the sum.

For a simple refresher on the commutative property, students may benefit from The Commutative Property of Addition: Matching. To help students continue exploring number properties in a different format, have them try Modeling the Commutative Property of Addition With Number Lines.