Check out this FREE "Basic Addition Skills" Trial Lesson for age 3!

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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 23
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 19
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 37
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 27
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 27
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 27
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 48
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 48
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 48
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 37
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 72
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 74
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 74
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 74
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 44
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 44
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 44
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 60
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 60
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 60
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 1
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 1
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 1
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 50
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 28
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 35
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 34
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 69
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 31
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 34
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 8
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 8

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 8

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 8
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 28
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 63
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 39
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 39
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 39
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 67
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 68
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 68
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 68
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Teaching basic addition skills to 3-year-olds is essential for several reasons. First, early math skills lay a strong foundation for a child’s future academic success. Introducing basic addition in a fun and engaging manner helps children develop number sense and fosters a positive attitude toward learning. When children begin to understand simple addition, they also enhance their problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Moreover, engaging in basic addition activities cultivates essential cognitive and social-emotional skills. It encourages children to think logically, compare quantities, and make connections between numbers, promoting their overall cognitive development. Activities like counting objects, using fingers, or incorporating play with toys and games can make learning enjoyable.

Also, focusing on these skills helps build a strong parent-teacher partnership. Parents who engage with their children in early math activities can reinforce what is being taught in preschool, creating a consistent learning environment.

Sharing these learning experiences can foster a love for math that persists through later years. By prioritizing basic addition skills, parents and teachers not only prepare children for academic challenges but also enrich their daily activities and interactions, ultimately enhancing their overall development.