Back to School Bus Addition Worksheet

The wheels on the bus go round and round u2014 but only if you solve the math first! This free Back to School Bus addition coloring page hides a bright yellow school bus inside a grid of nearly 400 addition problems. Solve each fact, match the sum to the color key, and fill in the square. Problem by problem, the mystery picture rolls into view.

Grades 1-3
Addition facts
PDF + Answer Key
Free

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Opens the PDF in a new tab. Print at 100% scale (Actual Size) so the grid squares stay easy to color.

How it works

Every square in the grid holds an addition fact with a sum from 10 to 15. Students solve the problem, check the key at the bottom of the page (10 = black, 11 = gray, 12 = light blue, 13 = orange, 14 = yellow, 15 = red), and color the square to match. Wrong answers show up as wrong colors, so the page grades itself at a glance. This

About this Back to School Bus addition coloring page

Looking for a fun way to practice addition? On this Back to School Bus coloring page, every square holds one of the addition facts, and every correct answer points to the right color.

How to use it

Print the page and have students solve and color at their desks. It works well as a math center, an early-finisher task, a sub-plan activity, or homework.

Skills and standards

This page supports addition fact fluency. It lines up with Common Core standard 1.OA.C.6 and 2.NBT.B.5 (add within 20 and within 100). It is typically used with students in grades 1-3.

Teacher tip

Encourage students to spot doubles and make-ten pairs first, then tackle the harder sums.

Frequently asked questions

What grade is this page for?
It is designed for grades 1-3, and it also works for any student practicing addition fact fluency. Younger students can do it with support, and older students can use it as a quick review.

Is there an answer key?
Yes. Use the Answer Key button above to open the finished picture. The completed picture is also its own check: if it looks right, the work was done correctly.

How long does it take?
Most students finish in one or two sittings. It is easy to pause and pick up again later.