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Contributor: Stefani Allegretti. Lesson ID: 14094
Math is like magic, and it is super fun to do. When you want to add two to a number, you can just count up two more from that number! Get ready to learn all about this magical math trick!
Math is like magic, and it is super fun to do!
It’s like a magical trick you can do with your mind!
No pencil, no paper, just your incredible mind!
Wow!
First, sing along with this song about adding 2!
Addition is fun, and using mental math to add two is even more exciting!
Imagine you have a birthday present. Now, you get two more presents!
Wow!
Look at the number line below.
You start with the number 1. That's your first birthday present!
Now, count up two more numbers.
1 ⇒ 2 ⇒ 3
1 plus 2 equals 3!
You have three birthday presents altogether!
Watch the video below to see this math magic in action!
Great job!
Try another example with blocks. Sounds fun!
Start at the second block and count up by two.
2 ⇒ 3 ⇒ 4
2 plus 2 equals 4!
It sure is!
You learned so much about adding two to a number. You are on your way to becoming a math wizard!
Now, practice with some more magical activities in the Got It? section.
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