Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Addition for age 3!

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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 58
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 23
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 21
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 64
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 64
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 64
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 62
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 51
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 62
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 2
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 2
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 2
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 45
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 71
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 71
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 71
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 49
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 65
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 35
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 45
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 12
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 12
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 12
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 25
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 25
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 25
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 9
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 9

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 9

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 9
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 14
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 66
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 66
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 66
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 55
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 55
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 55
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 2
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 2

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 2

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 2
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 22
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 22
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 22
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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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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.