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Snack Addition with the Holloways
Your Child Will Learn
Introductory addition
Here’s What to Do
- Put 6 small pieces of food (like cereal) on a plate. Group them into two groups of 3. Count each group out loud for your child, pointing to each piece of food as you count.
- Ask your child to combine the two smaller groups into one big group.
- Count the total of the big group, pointing to each piece of food as you count.
- Repeat, using different groups that add up to 6 (5+1, 4+2) . When you’re done playing, eat your snack!
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- High five each other before you start.
ENGAGE
- “Can you move the two groups together so it’s one big group?”
- “We had 3 in one group and 3 in the other group. I’ll count to find out how many are there are all together.”
ENCOURAGE
- Encourage your child to count along with you. It’s okay if they don’t know the numbers yet!
- Try asking your child to give you “one more” or “two more.” They might be able to help with the snack addition!
REFLECT
- What else could we use to practice adding, besides snacks?
Not Quite Ready
You child might not understand that the idea of “addition” yet, but this game helps them prepare.
Ready for More
Ask your child to count the snacks in the small groups and when you add them together.
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will understand that groups of objects can be combined into a bigger group
Time to Complete
10-15 minutes
Materials Needed
6 small pieces of food (ideas: cereal, crackers, blueberries), plate