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Adding big numbers means putting two groups of things together to find the total.
Adding is like building a LEGO tower—brick by brick, you make it taller and stronger! 🧱
First comes ones, then comes tens, then comes hundreds, and more! 🎶
When we add big numbers, we start from the right (the smallest place) and move to the left (the biggest place). If one column adds up to 10 or more, we carry the extra to the next column. Carrying is like sharing your toys—you give the extras to the next friend!
Let’s sing it together:
"Ones first, then tens,
Tens grow into hundreds,
Hundreds climb to
thousands,
Big numbers are so fun!" 🎵
Sarah has 4,321 stickers, and her brother gives her 2,789 more. How many stickers does Sarah have now?
Step 1: Write the numbers neatly in columns:
4,321 + 2,789 _________
Step 2: Start adding from the right (ones place):
1 + 9 = 10. Write down 0 and carry over 1 to the tens place.
Step 3: Move to the tens place:
2 + 8 + 1 (carried over) = 11. Write down 1 and carry over 1 to the hundreds place.
Step 4: Move to the hundreds place:
3 + 7 + 1 (carried over) = 11. Write down 1 and carry over 1 to the thousands place.
Step 5: Finally, move to the thousands place:
4 + 2 + 1 (carried over) = 7.
So, Sarah has 7,110 stickers in total! 🎉
- Use real-life examples, like counting toys, candies, or books, to make math relatable.
- Encourage kids to "talk out loud" while solving problems—it helps them think clearly.
- Celebrate small wins with high-fives or cheers to boost confidence. 🙌
- Practice patience—learning big numbers takes time, but every step counts!
🌟 Wow! You’re a math superstar! Keep climbing those number stairs—you’re amazing! 🚀
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