Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Addition & Subtraction for age 3-5!

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  • 3-5
  • Basic Addition Skills
  • Addition & Subtraction
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 61
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 61
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 61
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 23
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 56
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 46
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 46
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 46
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 57
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 57
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 57
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 16
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 19
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 14
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 51
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 18
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 43
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 33
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 75
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 75
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 75
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 21
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 67
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 53
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 18
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 47
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 4
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 4
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 4
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 19
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 51
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 72
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 38
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 77
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 77
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 77
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Basic addition and subtraction skills are foundational for early childhood development and set the stage for a child's future academic success. For children aged 3-5, understanding these concepts not only enhances numerical skills but also promotes cognitive development, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Early math skills are closely linked to later success in mathematics, which is a cornerstone for subjects like science and technology. This knowledge builds confidence, enabling children to approach complex problems with a positive attitude.

Moreover, engaging children in activities that promote basic addition and subtraction enhances their social skills. Participating in group activities like counting games or sharing objects teaches collaboration, communication, and turn-taking—essential life skills. Parents and teachers can incorporate these concepts into daily routines through playful interaction, using everyday scenarios reinforcing math learning in a fun way.

Additionally, grasping addition and subtraction lays the groundwork for financial literacy in the future. By fostering these skills early, children will develop a more profound understanding of numbers, calculations, and logical reasoning, equipping them for academic challenges ahead. Therefore, investing effort in teaching these fundamental skills today has lasting benefits, encouraging a love for learning that extends beyond mathematics into all other facets of education.