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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 20
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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 in the Forest: Page 70
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 70
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 70
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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 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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Dot to Dot Numbers Printables
Dot to Dot Numbers Printables

Birthday Counting Connect Dots Worksheet

Help your child count to ten and draw curved lines with this birthday cake dot to dot! Practice numeracy and problem solving skills, and enjoy the fun of creating a picture. Then, use it as a reminder for your child’s birthday and learn about the days and months of the year.
Birthday Counting Connect Dots Worksheet
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Parents and teachers should care deeply about basic addition skills in preschool math because these foundational skills set the stage for all future mathematical learning. Early competency in basic addition fosters numerical literacy, which is crucial as children progress to more advanced math concepts in later grades. Proficiency in early addition builds confidence, reduces math anxiety, and encourages a positive attitude toward mathematics overall.

Moreover, basic addition helps develop critical cognitive skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking, and memory. When young children understand that combining quantities leads to a sum, they enhance their ability to reason and make connections between numbers and real-world situations. This understanding is a cornerstone for daily activities involving money, time, and measurement.

Neuroscientific evidence also supports that early math skills are strong predictors of later academic achievement—not only in mathematics but in other subjects as well. Therefore, ensuring children are comfortable with basic addition skills can contribute to overall academic success. Lastly, in our increasingly data-driven world, nurturing early math skills prepares children to navigate and excel in a society where analytical capabilities are indispensable. Early attention to basic addition equips children with the tools they'll need for lifelong learning and problem-solving.