Hello, my dear little stars! Today, we’re going to have some fun with addition. Yes, that’s the magic of putting numbers together to find out how many we have in total! Do you know what’s amazing? You’ve already been doing this without even knowing it. Every time you put your toys in a basket or count the mangoes on the table, you’re already adding! So let’s see how we can do it in a way that’s easy and fun.
What Is Addition?
Addition means putting things together to find the total. Imagine you have 1 apple, and your friend gives you 1 more apple. Now how many apples do you have? That’s right — 2 apples!
We call that:
1 and 1 make 2
Or, we can write it like this:
1 + 1 = 2
Simple, right?
Here are a few more examples:
- 2 and 1 make 3 → 2 + 1 = 3
- 3 and 1 make 4 → 3 + 1 = 4
- 3 and 2 make 5 → 3 + 2 = 5
And guess what? You can try this with anything — pencils, pebbles, buttons, or even your crayons!
Let’s Learn the Symbols
We use two special symbols when we do addition:
‘+’ means ‘plus’ — it tells us we are adding.
‘=’ means ‘equals to’ — it shows us the answer.
So if you see this:
4 + 2 = 6,
you read it as “four plus two is equal to six.”
It’s just like telling a short story with numbers!
Let’s Add Using Pictures
Let’s say we have 4 bananas 🍌 and we add 3 more bananas 🍌🍌🍌.
How many bananas are there now?
Yes! Count them all together:
1, 2, 3, 4… and 3 more… 5, 6, 7!
So, 4 + 3 = 7
Let’s Remember
- Addition means putting things together.
- We use + for “plus” and = for “equal to.”
- You can use real objects, fingers, or even pictures to help you.
- The answer you get after adding is called the sum.
- In this lesson, we only work with numbers where the sum is 9 or less.
FAQs
Q: What if I forget the answer while adding?
That’s completely okay! Use your fingers, draw dots, or count aloud. It’s all part of learning.
Q: Can I add numbers in any order?
Yes! 2 + 3 is the same as 3 + 2. Try it and see! That’s called the commutative property — a big word for a simple idea.
Q: What is a sum?
The sum is the answer you get after adding. In 2 + 3 = 5, the number 5 is the sum.
Q: What if I add 0 to a number?
Adding 0 doesn’t change anything. If you have 4 laddoos and no one adds any, you still have 4 laddoos. So, 4 + 0 = 4.
Take assessment:
1. Oral Questions (To encourage verbal thinking)
- What does the symbol ‘+’ mean?
- What does the symbol ‘=’ stand for?
- What do we do in addition?
- If you have 3 pencils and I give you 2 more, how many pencils do you have in total?
- Is 4 + 2 the same as 2 + 4? Why?
- Can we add zero to a number? What happens?
2. Fill in the Blanks
- 2 + 3 = __
- 0 + 6 = __ew3wrd24r54r
- __ + 1 = 4
- 5 + __ = 7
- __ + __ = 9
- 1 + __ = 1
3. Match the Following
Match the sums to their answers:
| Column A | Column B |
| 3 + 4 | 5 |
| 2 + 2 | 7 |
| 1 + 1 | 4 |
| 5 + 2 | 6 |
| 3 + 2 | 2 |
4. Picture-Based Questions
- Show pictures of apples, balloons, or smiley faces and ask:
- How many are there in total?
- Count and write the addition sentence.
- Circle the correct sum from 3 options.
Example: 🍎🍎 + 🍎🍎🍎 = ?
Options: a) 4 b) 5 c) 6
5. True or False
- 2 + 2 = 5
- 0 + 4 = 4
- 3 + 1 = 1
- 4 + 3 = 7
- 5 + 2 = 8
6. Rearranging/Add in Any Order (Commutative Property)
- Write two ways to make 6
(e.g. 4 + 2 = 6 and 2 + 4 = 6) - Is 1 + 5 the same as 5 + 1? Show it using pictures or fingers.
7. Missing Numbers / Number Bonds
- ___ + 3 = 6
- 2 + ___ = 5
- ___ + ___ = 7 (give 3 different ways)
- Show number pairs that make 4
8. Real-Life Story Sums (Word Problems)
- Rani has 2 sweets. Her brother gives her 3 more. How many sweets does she have in total?
- Arjun had 4 balloons. He bought 2 more. How many does he have now?
- You saw 1 cat outside. Later, 5 more cats came. How many cats are there now?
9. Use Fingers or Objects to Add
- Show 2 fingers on one hand and 3 on the other. Ask: How many in total?
- Place 4 crayons on the table. Add 2 more. What’s the total?
10. Symbol Identification
- Circle the ‘+’ symbol in these options: + – × =
- What does ‘=’ mean? Choose one:
a) minus
b) plus
c) is equal to