Addition

Math

• The child has learned the concept of adding together two or more groups of objects to find the total.
• They have practiced counting objects and using counting as a basis for addition.
• The child has begun to understand the concept of combining two or more numbers to find a total.
• They have learned to use addition symbols and language to represent combining quantities.

For continued development, you can encourage the child to practice addition in everyday activities such as counting toys or cookies, and adding them together. Introduce simple word problems involving addition to make it more engaging and practical. You can also play games like "I Spy" and count the items together, adding them up.

Book Recommendations

• Monster Musical Chairs by Stuart J. Murphy: This book introduces addition in a fun and interactive way through a musical chairs game.
• The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins: This story introduces the concept of sharing and dividing through the act of adding and dividing cookies.
• Maisy's Snack Time by Lucy Cousins: This book incorporates addition and counting as Maisy prepares snacks for her friends.