What Does It Mean to Add?

Students use objects to represent addition and explain what it means to add.

By Amplify Classroom

Kindergarten

Math

Today’s Goals • Represent addition using objects. • Language Goal: Explain what it means to add. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Lesson Resources: Visual Display PDF, Tools and Strategies (sample), Visual Display PDF, Tools for Adding and Subtracting; Manipulative Kit: `5`-frames (optional), connecting cubes, two-color counters; Classroom materials: chart paper, markers, Tools and Strategies chart (teacher made), Words About Adding and Subtracting chart (from prior lessons); Centers Resources: Number Mat (`1`–`5`), Recording Sheet