Make 8 copies of the kites and bows. Write an "answer" to a math problem on each kite. Write various combinations of math problems (that match up with each answer) on the bows.
Introduction to the concept, with several pages for practice. These are in color so you can make a transparency, but they will look fine in black and white for the students.
"Last year Lucas collected 159 items trick-or-treating. This year, he collected a total of 249 items. How many items did he collect altogether in both years?" Five math word problems with a Halloween theme.