Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Adding Up to 5 for age 3-4!

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  • 3-4
  • Basic Addition Skills
  • Adding Up to 5
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 37
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 67
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 65
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 15
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 15
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 15
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 42
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 54
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 54
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 54
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 76
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 33
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 43
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 47
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 17
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 45
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 63
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 3
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 3
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 3
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 64
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 64
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 64
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 35
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 58
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 28
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 49
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 30
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 69
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 17
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 68
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 68
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 68
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 30
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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.