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Model addition and build fluency within five using our Fast Five activity cards! Each cute car needs more to make its total. Totals range from 2 to 5. Your children can add equipment or write the numeral to show the missing addend.
Using equipment to model counting and addition can provide a number of benefits for children, including:
- Helps children to visualize math concepts
- Makes math more concrete and hands-on
- Provides a way for children to practice counting and addition in a fun and engaging way
- Helps children to develop a strong foundation in math
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Start with a warm-up counting groups of objects. You call a number and the students make it. There is a range of equipment you can use in your math groups for counting and addition. Some common examples include:
- Counting bears
- Blocks
- Legos
- Dice
- Marbles
- Popsicle sticks
- Paper clips
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These cards are just one printable math activity included in a big bundle of 22 games and activities. Hop over to my store to find it. All the activities will ignite your math lessons with fun and foundational skills!