A step-by-step, picture-based guide to how addition works — for kids ages 4–7 who are just learning to add.
When we add, we put two groups together!
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2= 5
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3 apples. 2 more join in!
Try an example!
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3🍎🍎
2= 5
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3 apples. 2 more join in!
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How to add — step by step
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Count the first group
There are 3 apples in the first group.
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Count the second group
There are 2 apples in the second group.
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Count them all together!
3 + 2 = 5 apples total!