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Addition is a way of putting numbers together to find out how many you have in total. It's like when you're building something with LEGO bricks — you keep adding more blocks to make it bigger!
When you count how many toys you have in one box and then add more from another box, you’re using addition. You can add people in a room, jellybeans in a jar, or even minutes on a clock. It’s everywhere!
What makes addition fun is how it helps you think bigger. It’s like building with blocks: start small and keep adding to create something awesome.
We use addition all the time! Here are some real-life examples:
Counting toys: "I have 3 cars and 2 trucks. How many vehicles do I have?"
Shopping: "This pencil costs $1 and the notebook costs $2. How much do I need?"
Time: "It’s 3:00 now. What time will it be in 2 hours?"
Emma has 2 teddy bears. Then her grandpa gives her 3 more.
How many does she have now?
2 + 3 = 5 teddy bears!
She gave them all names... even the one with only one eye️!
That’s addition! We added the numbers to find the total.
Try adding things around you:
How many socks are on your feet plus in your drawer?
How many pets in your house + your neighbor’s?
How many LEGO bricks are red + blue?
An addition sentence has three main parts:
• Addends – the numbers being added (e.g., 2 and 5)
• Plus sign – the + symbol that shows addition
• Sum – the answer (e.g., 2 + 5 = 7)
Addend: A number being added
Sum: The result or answer to an addition problem
Zero is a hero! Adding 0 to a number doesn’t change it. 5 + 0 = 5
Numbers are friendly! You can add them in any order. That’s called the commutative property.
"Add & Dash"
1️⃣ Write numbers 1 to 10 on pieces of paper.
2️⃣ Pick two, add them together
3️⃣ Race to a place in your room where you say the answer out loud!
Add a time challenge to make it more fun.
Addition is the building block for all other math. You’ll need it to learn subtraction, multiplication, division, and even algebra!
Addition also teaches us about patterns and relationships between numbers. Once you understand addition, you're on your way to multiplication and more!
Test your skills and have fun with our Addition Quiz! 🎯