Adding three numbers is like taking three different groups of objects and combining them all together to find out how many you have in total. For example, if you have 2 apples, 3 bananas, and 1 orange, you can add $2 + 3 + 1$ to find out you have 6 fruits in all! It's all about counting and putting things together. Let's practice with some fun activities!
Think of it like this: imagine you are building a tower with blocks. First, you put down 4 blocks, then you add 2 more, and finally, you add 3 more. How many blocks are in your tower now? That's adding three numbers! We'll use pictures and stories to make it even more fun.
Match the word with its meaning:
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Sum | A. The process of combining numbers |
| 2. Addition | B. The total when numbers are added together |
| 3. Total | C. To find the sum |
| 4. Add | D. The result of addition |
| 5. Combine | E. To put numbers together |
Read the sentence and fill in the missing word.
When you _____ numbers together, you are performing _____. The _____ is the answer you get. For example, if you add 2, 3, and 4, the _____ is 9. We _____ the numbers to get the total.
Imagine you have a bag of candies. You have 5 red candies, 3 blue candies, and 2 green candies. How many candies do you have in total? Explain how you found the answer.
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