What is Addition?
Addition is putting numbers together to make a bigger number!
When we add, we combine things to find out how many there are altogether. It's like when you have some apples and get more apples - addition tells you how many apples you have now!
How to Add Numbers
1️⃣ Count the first group of items
2️⃣ Count the second group of items
3️⃣ Count all the items together to find the total!
Let's Practice Addition!
Fruit Basket Addition
Sam has (2 apples). His mom gives him (3 more apples). How many apples does Sam have now?
Let's count them all: = 5 apples!
2 apples + 3 apples = 5 apples!
Pet Shop Addition
The pet shop has 🐶🐶🐶 (3 dogs) and 🐱🐱 (2 cats). How many pets are there in total?
Dogs: 3 + Cats: 2 = 5 pets!
Great counting! You're becoming an addition expert!
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use everyday objects like toys or snacks to make addition practice fun and tangible.
- Sing addition songs - there are many catchy tunes that help kids remember basic addition facts.
- Play "how many?" games during car rides or walks by asking simple addition questions about things you see.