Write addition sentences to describe pictures – sums to 20

key notes :

1️⃣ Observe the Picture Carefully 👀🖼️

• First, look closely at what is shown in the picture.
• Count each group of objects separately.

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2️⃣ Identify the Two Groups ➕🍎🍎

• Pictures may show two groups of the same objects (e.g., apples, stars, balls).
• Example: 7 apples on one side 🍎 and 5 apples on another side 🍎.

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3️⃣ Count Each Group 🔢👍

• Write down the number for each group.
• Example: 7 and 5.

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4️⃣ Write an Addition Sentence ✍️➕

Use the numbers you counted to form:
First group + Second group = Total

• Example: 7 + 5 = 12 😊

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5️⃣ Add to Find the Total 🧮✨

• Add the two numbers to find the sum.
• Make sure the total is 20 or less.

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6️⃣ Check Your Answer ✔️🤓

• Count all objects again to check if your addition sentence is correct.

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7️⃣ Use Words if Needed 📘🗣️

Students can also write it in words:

• “Seven apples plus five apples equals twelve apples.” 📝🍎

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8️⃣ Remember These Signs 🔢🧠

• ➕ Plus sign means adding.
• = Equal sign shows the total.

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🌈 Example Problems

• 🟠🟠🟠 + 🟢🟢 = ?
• 3 + 2 = 5
• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ + ⭐⭐⭐ = ?
• 5 + 3 = 8
• 🍓🍓🍓🍓 + 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓 = ?
• 4 + 5 = 9

Learn with an example

Let’s practice!🖊️