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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 53
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 31
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 37
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 67
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 65
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 15
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 15
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 15
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 42
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 54
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 54
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 54
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 33
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 76
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 43
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 17
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 47
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 45
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 63
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 3
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 3
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 3
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Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Visit the zoo with your kids and point out all the different animals. Ask them to name their favorites and identify animals on a worksheet. Challenge them to solve word problems related to the pictures. Ask them for the equation that fits the picture and check the answer.
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 64
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 64
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 64
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 35
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 58
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 49
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 28
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 30
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 69
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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.