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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Addition
Quantity	1
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Introduction

Hey there young math wizards, today let's embark on an exciting journey of addition. You may have wondered what addition really means. Well, addition is a way of finding the total sum of two or more numbers.

Warm-Up Activity

Before we dive into numbers, let me ask you a question. Who loves ice-cream? Everyone right? Okay, let me give you a scenario. You have two ice-cream cones, one with two scoops and the other with three scoops. Can you add the scoops of ice-cream together and tell me how many scoops you have in total?

Let's Add Some Numbers

Now that we have had a refreshing start, let's move onto some numbers. Here are some addition problems for you to solve. Don't worry, they are simple and super fun!

1. 2+1=?
2. 3+3=?
3. 5+2=?
4. 1+4+2=?
5. 4+5+1=?

Don't forget to take your time and think before you write.

Conclusion

Well done young mathematicians! You have unlocked the secret of addition and I am sure you had a blast. You just added a new skill to your math toolbox! Keep practicing, and remember addition is all about combining two or more values to make a larger whole.