Welcome to learning addition! Addition is a way of putting groups of things together to find out how many we have in total. Let's start with a simple example using apples. We have 2 apples in one group, and 3 apples in another group.
Now let's count step by step! First, we count the apples in the first group: one, two. Then we count the apples in the second group: one, two, three. Now let's count all the apples together: one, two, three, four, five! So two plus three equals five!
A great way to practice addition is using your fingers! Let's try one plus four. Hold up one finger for the first number, then hold up four fingers for the second number. Now count all your fingers: one, two, three, four, five! So one plus four equals five!
Now let's practice with more examples! Three plus two equals five. One plus three equals four. Four plus one equals five. Two plus two equals four. You can use stars, toys, or any objects to help you count and practice addition at home!
Congratulations! You have learned the basics of addition. Remember, addition means putting groups together and counting the total. You can use your fingers, toys, or pictures to help you. Start with small numbers and keep practicing. Most importantly, have fun while learning math!