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Counting and Early Addition

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Counting and Early Addition

Children counting objects together

🔢 Part 1: Counting

1. Count the whānau members and circle the correct number:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧

2

3

4

2. Count the kete and circle the correct number:

🧺🧺🧺

2

3

4

3. Draw 3 koru shapes in the box below:
4. Circle the group that has exactly 2 objects:

🥝🥝

🥝🥝🥝

🥝

➕ Part 2: Simple Addition

5. Count and add the tamariki:

👦 + 👧 = _____

6. Solve these addition problems:

1 + 1 = _____

2 + 1 = _____

7. There are 2 tamariki playing. 1 more tamariki joins them. How many tamariki are playing altogether?

Answer: _____ tamariki

8. Circle the correct answer:

If you have 2 oranges and your whānau gives you 1 more, how many oranges do you have in total?

2 oranges

3 oranges

🧠 Part 3: Understanding Total

9. Count all the objects and write the total number:

🍎 + 🍎 = _____ apples altogether

10. Explain in your own words: What does "total" mean when we are counting?
11. Draw a picture to show 1 + 1 = 2:

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