Let's Add Three Numbers!
Adding three numbers is like solving a fun puzzle!
You already know how to add two numbers. Now we're going to add one more number to make it extra fun. You can add them in any order - the answer will always be the same!
How to Add Three Numbers
1️⃣ Choose two numbers to add first
2️⃣ Add those two numbers together
3️⃣ Add the third number to your answer
Let's Try Some Examples!
Example 1: Cookie Count
Sam has 3 chocolate chip cookies, 2 oatmeal cookies, and 4 sugar cookies. How many cookies does Sam have in total?
3 +
2 +
4 = ?
Let's add them step by step:
First add 3 + 2 = 5
Then add 5 + 4 = 9
Sam has 9 cookies in total! 🍪
Example 2: Animal Friends
At the petting zoo, there are 5 rabbits, 1 goat, and 3 sheep. How many animals are there?
5 +
1 +
3 = ?
Let's add them step by step:
First add 5 + 1 = 6
Then add 6 + 3 = 9
There are 9 animals at the petting zoo! 🐰🐐🐑
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real objects like buttons or cereal pieces to physically group and count when practicing addition.
- Make it a game - roll three dice and have your child add the numbers together.
- Encourage different approaches - show that adding numbers in different orders gives the same result (3+2+4 is the same as 4+3+2).