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

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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 42
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 36
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 36
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 36
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 26
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 26
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 26
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 21
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 24
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 24
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 24
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 11
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 11
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 11
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 56
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 14
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 29
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 29
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 29
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 17
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 39
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 39
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 39
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 30
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 34
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 32
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 65
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 12
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 12
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 12
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 59
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 59
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 59
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Animal Add Up Worksheet
Animal Add Up Worksheet

Animal Add Up Worksheet

Animals are fun to observe and interact with. They can be seen at the zoo, parks, farms and in homes with pets. This worksheet helps kids identify animals, and build addition skills. Look at the picture with them and help name each animal. After that, add the animals up and check the box for the correct answer. 80 words.
Animal Add Up Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 72
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 10
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 10
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 10
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 73
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 73
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 73
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 66
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 66
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 66
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 47
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 21
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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.