What Are Addition Sentences?
Addition sentences show how we combine numbers to make a total.
We write them like this: 3 + 4 = 7. The numbers we add are called "addends" and the answer is called the "sum." Today we'll practice writing addition sentences where the sum is 10 or less!
How to Write Addition Sentences
1️⃣ Count the items in each group
2️⃣ Write the numbers with a + between them
3️⃣ Count all items together to find the sum
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Fruit Counting
🍎🍎🍎
3 apples
🍌🍌
2 bananas
Write the addition sentence:
Example 2: Toy Cars
You have 4 red cars and 5 blue cars. How many cars do you have altogether?
🚗🚗🚗🚗 + 🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙 = ?
Write the addition sentence:
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use everyday objects: Practice with toys, snacks, or household items to make addition tangible and fun.
- Make it a game: Play "addition war" with playing cards (use only cards 1-10) or roll dice to create addition problems.
- Celebrate small wins: Praise correct answers and encourage trying again when mistakes happen - learning is a process!