Learned about addition with 5

Activity: "Learned about addition with 5”

Math

• The child learned the concept of addition by using the number 5 as a starting point.
• The child practiced adding numbers up to 5 using hands-on manipulatives such as counting cubes or fingers.
• The child learned that adding 5 to any number results in a sum that is 5 more than the original number.
• The child practiced writing addition equations with the number 5, such as 5 + 2 = 7.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore addition with other numbers as well. Provide them with opportunities to practice addition with numbers greater than 5 and reinforce the concept of adding by counting objects or using visual aids. Additionally, introduce the concept of subtraction by showing the relationship between addition and subtraction.

Book Recommendations

• Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow: Join the mischievous monkeys as they learn about subtraction through their hilarious adventures.
• Mouse Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh: Help a clever snake count playful mice in this engaging story that introduces counting and simple addition.
• The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins: Follow along as a batch of cookies keeps getting divided among more and more friends, introducing the concept of sharing and division.