• Explain that doubles are when you add the same number to itself.
  • Example: 1+1, 2+2+2, 3+3+3, etc.
  • Introduce the doubles facts:
    • 1+1=2
    • 2+2=4
    • 3+3=6
    • 4+4=8
    • 5+5=10
  • Use visuals, like counting blocks or fingers, to demonstrate each fact.
  • Highlight that the sum of doubles always results in an even number.
  • Discuss how the next double is always two more than the previous double (e.g., 2+2=4).