• Explain that addition means putting together or combining numbers.
  • Use simple language to describe what it means to add.
  • Introduce the concept of adding three numbers by using examples (e.g., 2 + 3 + 4).
  • Emphasize that we can add them in any order (commutative property).
  • Use objects (like counters, blocks, or fruits) to visually demonstrate adding three numbers.
  • Draw pictures or use number lines to illustrate the addition process.
  • Show how to add numbers step-by-step:
    1. Add the first two numbers.
    2. Add the result to the third number.
  • Example: For 2 + 3 + 4:
    • Step 1: 2 + 3 = 5
    • Step 2: 5 + 4 = 9