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Introduction to Addition Strategies in Maths

Welcome to the Math Adventure!

Hello, young mathematicians! 🎉 Today, we're going to embark on an exciting journey into the world of addition. But don’t worry — this is no ordinary math lesson. We're going to use some fun strategies to help us become addition superheroes! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

The Magic of Adding Numbers

Imagine you’re at a magical candy shop with your friends. Each of you has different amounts of candies. Let’s say you have 3 candies, and your friend has 2 candies. If we want to know how many candies you both have, we’re going to add those numbers.

Let's Use Our Imagination!

Before we dive into adding numbers, let’s start with a little game called "Candy Count!"

1. Candy Count Game:

   • Gather with your partner and take turns choosing some imaginary candies. You can say things like, “I have 4 candies, and I just bought 3 more!”
   • Write down what you each have, and then, together, add your candies using your fingers or by drawing candies on your paper.

2. Question Time:

   • Ask your classmates questions like: “If I have 2 candies and I find 5 more, how many do I have now?”
   • Let them use counters or fingers to find the answer.

Discovering Addition Strategies

Now that we’ve counted candies together, let’s explore different addition strategies that will make us even better at adding numbers!

Strategy 1: Counting On

When you have a number and want to add another number, you can start from the first number and count up. For example, if you have 5 and you want to add 3, start at 5 and count: 6, 7, 8! So, 5 + 3 = 8.

Strategy 2: Making Ten

Sometimes, adding to ten can make it easier! If you have 9 and you want to add 4, you can think, “I need 1 to make 10,” and then add the leftover 3. So, it’s 10 + 3 = 13!

Strategy 3: Doubles

Here’s a fun one: If you know your doubles, you can use them! For instance, if you know 4 + 4 = 8, then you can quickly find that 4 + 5 must be 9!

Let’s Get Started!

Now that you’ve learned about these awesome strategies, it's time to practice! You’ll work with your partner to solve addition problems using the strategies we just discussed.

Always remember: math can be a game, and you are the champions! 🏆

Happy adding, everyone! Let’s get started on our first set of problems!