Addition sentences using number lines – sums up to 18

Key Notes:

🌈 What is Addition?

➕ Addition means putting together two or more numbers to find out how many in all.
💡 Example: 5 🍎 + 3 🍎 = 8 🍎

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📏 What is a Number Line?

A number line is a straight line with numbers placed in order.
👉 It helps us to count and add easily.
🧮 Example: 0️⃣ — 1️⃣ — 2️⃣ — 3️⃣ — 4️⃣ — 5️⃣ — 6️⃣ — 7️⃣ — 8️⃣ — 9️⃣ … up to 18️⃣

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🦋 How to Add Using a Number Line

1️⃣ Start at the first number on the number line.
2️⃣ Make jumps forward for the second number.
3️⃣ Where you land is the answer (sum)!

💡 Example:
👉 Add 6 + 5

• Start at 6
• Make 5 jumps forward
• You land on 11 🎉
  ✅ So, 6 + 5 = 11

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🌻 Tips to Remember

🌟 Always move forward when adding ➕
🌟 Count each jump carefully
🌟 The last number you land on is your answer
🌟 Practice with numbers up to 18

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🎨 Fun Practice Examples

🐰 4 + 3 = ? → Start at 4, jump 3 → Land on 7 🎉
🐢 9 + 8 = ? → Start at 9, jump 8 → Land on 17 🌟
🐶 5 + 6 = ? → Start at 5, jump 6 → Land on 11 💥

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🧠 Why Use a Number Line?

✨ It helps us see how numbers grow.
✨ It makes addition fun and visual!
✨ Great for understanding counting and addition together.

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🌟 Key Words to Remember

• ➕ Add = put together
• 🔢 Number line = line of numbers
• 🧮 Sum = total or answer
• 🪜 Jump = count forward

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