Adding Up to Fun!
Did you know there are many ways to make the same number by adding?
Just like you can build the same tower with different blocks, you can make the same number with different addition combinations! Let's explore how many ways we can make numbers by adding smaller numbers together.
How to Find Number Combinations
1️⃣ Start with your target number (like 5 or 8)
2️⃣ Think of two numbers that add up to your target
3️⃣ Keep finding new pairs until you've found them all!
Let's Play with Numbers!
Example 1: Making 5
How many ways can you make 5 by adding two numbers?
0
1
2
3
4
5
All the ways: 0+5, 1+4, 2+3, 3+2, 4+1, 5+0
Example 2: Cookie Combinations
Emma has 7 cookies to share with her friend. How many ways can she split them?
Try them all! There are 8 different ways to share 7 cookies!
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real objects like buttons or blocks to physically show how different combinations make the same total number.
- Play "Number Hunt" - give your child a target number and see how many addition pairs they can find in 1 minute.
- Connect to daily life - ask questions like "If we have 6 apples, how many could be in this bowl and how many in that bowl?"