What Are Addition Sentences?
Addition sentences tell number stories about pictures!
When we look at pictures with groups of objects, we can count them and write addition sentences to show how many there are altogether. It's like telling a math story with numbers and symbols!
How to Write Addition Sentences
1️⃣ Count the first group of items
2️⃣ Count the second group of items
3️⃣ Add them together to make an addition sentence
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Counting Apples
Look at these apples! Some are red and some are green. Let's count them and write an addition sentence.
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How many red apples? 2
How many green apples? 2
2 + 2 = 4
Great job! There are 4 apples altogether.
Example 2: Build Your Own Addition Sentence
Click on the pictures below to create groups and write your own addition sentence!
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Dogs in group 1: 0
Cats in group 2: 0
___ + ___ = ___
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it real: Use household items like toys or snacks to create picture addition activities - "If we have 3 grapes and add 2 more, how many do we have?"
- Art connection: Have your child draw their own pictures and then write addition sentences to describe them.
- Story problems: Turn addition sentences into simple stories - "You had 2 cookies and I gave you 1 more. Now you have 3 cookies!"