Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Addition 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 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 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 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 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 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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Parents and teachers should care about teaching basic addition skills to 3-year-olds because early math skills are foundational to a child's cognitive development and future academic success. Introducing basic addition at a young age helps children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. At this developmental stage, young learners are naturally curious and more apt to grasp new concepts through simple, play-based activities. These early math lessons enhance number sense, which is their understanding of number concepts, quantities, and relationships between numbers.

Early exposure to addition also builds a child’s confidence in their ability to tackle mathematical challenges. When children successfully engage with basic math, they gain a positive attitude towards learning and perseverance. Furthermore, engaging in addition exercises strengthens their memory and concentration, both essential skills for every area of learning.

Math is an integral part of daily life. Familiarity with addition helps children make sense of everyday situations involving quantities, whether they are sharing toys or understanding time. Early math skills form a basis for more complex mathematical concepts that will surface later in their educational journey. By fostering good math practices early on, parents and teachers set children on a path towards academic achievement and practical life skills.