Adding with 3's - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Fluency

In the "Adding with 3's" lesson, designed specifically for Kindergarten students, learners will embark on an exciting journey into the world of basic addition, focusing on adding with the number 3. This lesson, nestled within the Fluency chapter of the Counting and Cardinality up to 20 unit, aims to solidify students' foundational understanding of numeric relationships and operations.

Through engaging activities such as the Pencil Case Math Worksheet, Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet, and Tide Pool Math Worksheet, students will explore various scenarios where addition with 3 is applied. These worksheets are crafted to enhance both the comprehension and application of adding 3 in different contexts, nurturing a deep and intuitive sense of numbers.

Mastering the skill of adding with 3's is vital for several reasons. Firstly, it lays the groundwork for more complex mathematical concepts and operations that students will encounter in their academic journey. Understanding these basic addition strategies boosts their confidence and fosters a positive attitude towards learning mathematics. Secondly, this knowledge plays a crucial role in real-life situations, such as simple counting, making purchases, or distributing items evenly, thereby enhancing their problem-solving skills and preparing them for everyday challenges.

Estimated classroom time: 9 min
Chapter: Fluency
Unit: Counting and Cardinality up to 20
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Pencil Case Math Worksheet
Pencil Case Math Worksheet
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Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet
Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet
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Tide Pool Math Worksheet
Tide Pool Math Worksheet
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  • Activity 1 / Pencil Case Math Worksheet

    Use simple and colorful objects which your kids are familiar with to help them understand math better. Look at the picture with your students. Can they identify the objects in the picture? Now, help them count the common classroom objects, and then look at the equations in the center. Work out the equations with your students, and help them trace a line to the correct answer.

  • Activity 2 / Catch the Fish: +3 Worksheet

    Math might not be your child’s favorite subject, what with all the numbers, and additions and subtraction involved. If you think that your child needs some help with their math, or you just want to help them brush up on their math solving skills, use this simple worksheet. First, ask your kids to identify the objects in the picture. Then, count them and help your kids circle the number that completes the number sentence.

  • Activity 3 / Tide Pool Math Worksheet

    With simple and colorful worksheet exercises such as this one, your little kids will be much better at math. Addition and subtraction of numbers might be something that your kids don’t particularly look forward to, especially as they advance as get equations with larger numbers. However, you can help them see the fun in math with exercises like this. Count the groups in the picture, and then circle all the ways to show 3+2.