What Does It Mean to Complete an Addition Sentence?
Addition sentences tell us about putting things together!
Sometimes we know the total but need to find one of the numbers being added. Let's learn how to find these missing numbers when the total is 10 or less.
How to Find the Missing Number
1️⃣ Look at the numbers you already know
2️⃣ Count up from the number you know to reach the total
3️⃣ The number of counts is your missing number!
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Fruit Basket
There are 3 apples in the basket. We need ? more to have 7 apples total.
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🍎
🍎
+ ?
= 7
Complete the addition sentence: 3 + = 7
Example 2: Balloon Party
We have 5 red balloons and ? blue balloons to make 9 balloons in total.
🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈 + 🎈? = 9 balloons
Complete the addition sentence: 5 + = 9
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use everyday objects: Practice with toys, snacks, or household items to make addition tangible and fun.
- Finger counting: Encourage your child to use their fingers to count up from the known number to the total.
- Make it a game: Create simple "missing number" challenges during car rides or walks to reinforce learning.