Festive Math: Count and Add Objects Worksheet
Children count festive objects in each picture sum, add the two groups and paste the right answer card, practising addition within 10.
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India's Festivals & Cultural Diversity Activity Book for Kids 4-8
This is page 19 of the pack. Ages 4-8 · Pre-K–Grade 2Ages 4-8 · Reception–Year 3Ages 4-8 · LKG–Class 2Ages 4-8
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Curriculum
- Culture & Festivals > Multi-Festival Learning
How to use this worksheet
Count the objects on each side of the plus sign, add them, then cut out the number cards and paste the total in the box.
Materials needed
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
Extension activities
- 1Make your own picture sums with small toys
- 2Write each sum with numbers, for example 3 + 5 = 8
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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