What Does Adding 5 Mean?
Adding 5 means you're making a number bigger by five!
Imagine you have some apples. If you add 5 more apples, you'll have a bigger bunch to share with friends. Adding 5 is like counting forward by 5 numbers on your number line.
How to Add 5
1️⃣ Start with your number (like 3)
2️⃣ Count forward 5 numbers: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
3️⃣ The number you land on is your answer (3 + 5 = 8)
Let's Practice Adding 5!
Example 1: The Jumping Frog
Mr. Frog is on number 2. He jumps forward 5 spots. Where does he land?
2
+
5
=
?
Example 2: Cookie Counting
You have 4 cookies. Your friend gives you 5 more. How many cookies do you have now?
4
+
5
=
?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use physical objects: Have your child count out 5 buttons, blocks, or toys, then add them to another group to see the addition in action.
- Number line practice: Draw a simple number line and let your child "hop" forward 5 numbers to find the answer.
- Make it a game: Play "Add 5 Race" where you say a number and your child races to say the number that's 5 more.