Ways to Make 5 Using Addition Equations - Kindergarten Math - "Making 5"
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Summary
A Kindergarten math lesson connecting the ways to make 5 to addition equations, writing number sentences like 2 + 3 = 5 for each pair.
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Discussion questions
Each pair that makes 5 can be written as an addition equation.
- How do you turn a pair into an addition equation?
- What does the + sign mean? The = sign?
- What equations can you write that equal 5?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: equation, addition, equals
- Write three addition equations that equal 5.
- Match each equation to a pair of objects.

