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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 76
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 22
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 22
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 22
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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.