What Are Addition Sentences?
Addition sentences are like math puzzles where some numbers are missing!
They look like this: ___ + ___ = ___ or 12 + ___ = 20. Your job is to find the missing numbers to make the addition correct. It's like being a math detective!
How to Solve Addition Sentences
1️⃣ Look at the problem - What numbers do you already know?
2️⃣ Find what's missing - Is it the first number, second number, or the total?
3️⃣ Solve it! - Use counting, number lines, or your addition facts to find the answer
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: The Hungry Caterpillar
The caterpillar ate 5 leaves in the morning and 7 leaves in the afternoon. Altogether, he ate leaves today!
Example 2: Building Blocks
Emma has red blocks. When she adds her 15 blue blocks, she has 27 blocks altogether. How many red blocks does she have?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real objects like buttons or cereal to make addition sentences come to life. "If I have 10 Cheerios and add 5 more, how many do I have?"
- Play missing number games in the car: "I'm thinking of a number that when added to 8 makes 15. What is it?"
- Celebrate mistakes as learning opportunities. If your child gets it wrong, say "Great try! Let's figure out why together."