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 73
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 73
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 73
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 66
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 66
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 66
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 21
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 47
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 32
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 10
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 10
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 10
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 16
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 36
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 36
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 36
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 13
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 13
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 13
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 1
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 1
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 1
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 16
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 7
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 7
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 7
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 68
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 68
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 68
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 61
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 61
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 61
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 71
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 71
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 71
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 1
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 1

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 1

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 1
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 25
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 25
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 25
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 40
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 40
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 40
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 52
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 52
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 52
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 56
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 31
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 41
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 75
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 75
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 75
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 30
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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.