Adding 6

Key notes:

✨ Key Points
  • Adding means putting together.
  • When we add 6, we are increasing a number by 6 more.
  • Use objects, fingers, or number lines to help add.
  • Addition can be written as:
  • Number + 6 = Answer
🧮 Examples
  • 2 + 6 = 8
    (Start with 2, add 6 more → 8)
  • 4 + 6 = 10
  • 7 + 6 = 13
  • 10 + 6 = 16
🔢 Number Line Method
  • Start at the first number.
  • Jump forward 6 steps.
  • The number you land on is the answer.

Example: 5 + 6 = ?
👉 Start at 5 → Jump 6 steps → Land on 11

🧮 Examples

Fill in the blanks:

  • 3 + 6 = ___
  • 6 + 6 = ___
  • 9 + 6 = ___
  • 12 + 6 = ___
🎨 Fun Tip

Think of adding 6 as saying:
💡 “Take the number and add 5 + 1 more.”
Example: 8 + 6 → (8 + 5 = 13, then +1 = 14).

Learn with an example

🔷 Add. 6 + 7 =

  • You can count on to find 6 + 7.
  • It is easier to start with the larger number. So, start at 7. Count on 6 times.
  • You end at 13.
  • 6 + 7 = 13

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  • You can also add using doubles plus one.
  • Remember the doubles fact 6 + 6 = 12.
  • Notice that 6 + 7 is 1 more. That makes 13.
  • 6 + 7 = 13

🔷 Add. 5 + 6=

  • You can count on to find 5 + 6.
  • It is easier to start with the larger number. So, start at 6. Count on 5 times.
  • You end at 11.
  • 5 + 6 = 11

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  • You can also add using doubles plus one.
  • Remember the doubles fact 5 + 5 = 10.
  • Notice that 5 + 6 is 1 more. That makes 11.
  • 5 + 6 = 11

🔷 Add. 6 + 0 =

When you add 0 to a number, the number stays the same.

6+0=6

Let’s practice!