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

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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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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 41
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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.