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  • 3-4
  • Basic Addition Skills
  • Adding Up to 5
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 34
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 73
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 73
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 73
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 38
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 46
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 46
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 46
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 10
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 10
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 10
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 41
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 17
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 47
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 6
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 6

Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 6

Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 6
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 26
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 26
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 26
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 23
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 62
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 70
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 70
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 70
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 71
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 71
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 71
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 13
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 13
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 13
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 18
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 55
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 55
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 55
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 9
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 9
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 9
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 50
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 43
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 21
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 76
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 22
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 22
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 22
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 42
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Parents and teachers caring about basic addition skills for children ages 3-4 can establish a strong mathematical foundation that supports future learning. At this early age, children's brains are highly receptive and developing rapidly, laying important cognitive groundwork. By introducing basic addition up to 5, we foster number recognition, quantifying abilities, and simple problem-solving skills. These early math experiences can ignite curiosity, build confidence, and encourage a positive attitude toward learning math.

Working on basic addition helps children understand the concept of combining sets and recognizing patterns, essential for higher-level math. Engaging activities, like counting toys or fingers, make learning interactive and enjoyable, solidifying these abilities in a natural context.

Beyond maths, these skills underscore cognitive and developmental benchmarks, aiding children’s overall academic readiness. Children equipped with basic math skills are often better prepared to tackle kindergarten curricula, which now frequently expects some math readiness. Additionally, these skills enhance reasoning and memory, also benefiting reading and comprehension.

Ultimately, nurturing early addition skills sets children up for success by promoting analytical thinking, concentration, and persistence. Parents and teachers who invest attention and resources in this stage contribute significantly to a child’s holistic and lifelong learning journey.