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F.3 Addition up to 5 with flowers

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Understanding Addition with Flowers

Addition is the process of combining two groups to find out how many there are in all. Using pictures of flowers helps young learners visualize the numbers being added.

Example:
  • 2 flowers in a pot and 1 more beside it → Total is 3 flowers.
  • 3 flowers on one side and 2 more on the other → Total is 5 flowers.
Note

Using simple flower pictures builds understanding. Children can point and count each flower to find the total.

Counting to Add

Counting on means starting with one number and counting forward to add more. This helps children learn how numbers increase in order.

Try This:
  • Start at 2, count on 2 more: 3... 4 → Total is 4.
  • Start at 1, count on 3 more: 2... 3... 4 → Total is 4.
Note

Encourage children to count out loud and point to each flower. This builds fluency and helps them keep track.

Using Flower Images to Add

Visuals like flower pictures help children make sense of addition. They can clearly see two parts being joined together to make a whole.

Example:
  • 1 flower and 1 more are shown → Count: 1, 2 → Total is 2.
  • 2 flowers and 3 more together → Count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 → Total is 5.
Note

Ask children to point and count each flower aloud. Visual grouping supports number sense and early addition skills.

Adding with Fingers and Flowers

Young learners can use fingers or flower pictures to act out addition. One hand can show the first number, then add more fingers or flowers to find the total.

Try This:
  • Hold up 2 fingers, then 2 more → Count: 1, 2, 3, 4 → Total is 4.
  • Show 3 flowers and add 1 more → Total is 4.
Note

Fingers and visuals work well together. This builds a strong connection between physical counting and visual understanding.

Solving Simple Word Problems

Word problems help children connect math to real situations. These short stories use flowers to make addition feel familiar and fun.

Example:
  • “3 flowers are growing. 1 more blooms. How many now?” → 4
  • “There are 2 red flowers. 2 pink ones grow beside them. How many altogether?” → 4
Note

Acting out stories or using props like paper flowers makes solving word problems more interactive and meaningful.

Tips for Teachers and Parents

  • Use real or printed flowers as counters for hands-on practice.
  • Start with numbers from 0 to 3, then increase up to 5.
  • Encourage counting aloud and pointing to each flower.
  • Celebrate effort and progress with positive feedback.
Supportive Practices:
  • Use daily routines to practice: “We picked 2 flowers, then 1 more. How many now?”
  • Draw or stamp flowers and have children count the total.
  • Keep sessions short and fun to match attention spans.
Note

Short, frequent practice with real objects and pictures helps children build early addition skills in a natural and playful way.

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