Introduction:

Addition is like putting things together. Imagine you have some apples and then you get some more apples. How many apples do you have in total? That's what addition is all about!

Simple Explanation:

What is Addition?

Addition is finding out how many things you have if you put two groups of things together.

It's like combining two bunches of things into one big bunch.

Example:

With Objects:

Imagine you have 2 toy cars and your friend gives you 3 more. How many toy cars do you have now?

You count all the cars together: 2 cars + 3 cars = 5 cars.

So, 2 + 3 equals 5.

Using Fingers:

Hold up 2 fingers on one hand and 3 fingers on the other hand.

Now count all your fingers that are up.

You will count to 5. That means 2 + 3 is 5.

Key Points to Remember:

The plus sign (+) means you add.

The answer in addition is called the sum.

You can add numbers in any order, and the sum will be the same. Like 3 + 2 is also 5.

Activity:

Use things like toys, fruits, or blocks to practice.

First, put a few of one thing in one place.

Then, add some more to them.

Now count them all together to find the sum.

Extra Tip:

Draw pictures to make it fun! Draw 2 suns and then 3 more. How many suns in total? That's right, 5 suns!

This method keeps the concept of addition simple and engaging, making it easier for a child to grasp the basic idea of combining quantities.