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Adding Doubles Plus 2 Practice Activities
Printable addition fact activities that help children use doubles plus 2 to solve near-doubles such as 4 + 6, 5 + 7, and 7 + 9.
Practice that builds confidence
What “doubles plus 2” means
These Adding Doubles Plus 2 practice activities help children spot addition facts where the addends are two numbers apart. Instead of counting on one by one, they learn to connect facts like 5 + 7 to a known double.
The printable worksheets include focused addition fact practice, near-doubles recognition, and equation work that builds fluency. Children practise seeing the relationship, choosing a strategy, and writing accurate sums with confidence.
Doubles plus 2 facts are addition facts such as 3 + 5, 4 + 6, 6 + 8, and 7 + 9. The two addends are close, with one number two more than the other. Children can solve by doubling the smaller number and adding 2, or by doubling the number in the middle. For example, 6 + 8 can be thought of as 6 + 6 + 2, or as double 7.
How the skill builds addition fluency
This skill sits after children know basic doubles such as 4 + 4 and 8 + 8. The worksheets encourage them to notice structure in addition facts, not just memorize answers. As children move through the activities, they practise identifying the near-double, applying the chosen method, and checking that the answer makes sense.
A simple parent routine
At home, begin with three known doubles: 5 + 5, 6 + 6, and 7 + 7. Then say a related doubles plus 2 fact, such as 5 + 7. Ask, “Which double can help?” Let your child explain whether they used double 5 plus 2 or double 6. Keep the focus on explaining the relationship before moving to faster recall.
Classroom uses for teachers
Teachers can use these pages for math centers, warm-ups, small-group fluency practice, or quick review after teaching near-doubles strategies. The worksheets also work well for partner checking: one student solves while the other names the helpful double. This supports both accuracy and mathematical language.
Common errors to watch for
Some children add only 1 instead of 2, especially if they have recently learned doubles plus 1. Others may double the larger number and then add 2, which gives an answer that is too high. Encourage students to circle the smaller number, underline the larger number, and say the full strategy aloud.
Free printable PDF download
Use this adding doubles plus 2 worksheet page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
iBloom worksheets give repeated, purposeful practice with one clear addition strategy. Children see examples in written equations and build the habit of looking for number relationships. A child-friendly reminder is: “Find the double, then add the extra 2.”
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What is an adding doubles plus 2 fact?
It is an addition fact where the two addends are two apart, such as 4 + 6 or 7 + 9. Children can solve it by using a related double and adding 2.
How is doubles plus 2 different from doubles plus 1?
Doubles plus 1 facts have addends that are one apart, such as 6 + 7. Doubles plus 2 facts have addends that are two apart, such as 6 + 8.
Which strategy should my child use for 5 + 7?
Your child may think of 5 + 5 + 2, or they may double the middle number, 6 + 6. Both strategies correctly show that 5 + 7 equals 12.
Are these worksheets for memorizing facts or understanding them?
They support both. The activities help children understand why a near-double works, and repeated practice helps the facts become quicker and more automatic.
What mistake should I check for when my child uses this strategy?
Watch for doubling the larger addend and then adding 2. For 6 + 8, doubling 8 and adding 2 would be too high; the child should use double 6 plus 2 or double 7.
Is this adding doubles plus 2 worksheet free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this adding doubles plus 2 worksheet as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this adding doubles plus 2 worksheet include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.