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Adding to 5 — Interactive Lesson (Ages 3–5)

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A 22-slide interactive Early Years lesson on adding to 5 using pictures and objects: counting sets, addition statements and adding more.
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How many bees altogether? This 22-slide interactive lesson introduces adding to 5 with pictures and objects.

Learning Adding to 5 in Early Years Maths

Children use objects and pictures to add numbers up to and including 5, recognise addition statements from pictures and add more to a given quantity. They count and combine sets of candles, bees, watering cans, giraffes, sweets, boxes, pencils and chicks, drag the number that equals a calculation such as 2 + 3, and use fingers to show one more or three more. They also choose the correct addition statement for a picture, including adding zero, as in 4 + 0.

What’s Included

  • 22-slide interactive lesson on adding to 5
  • Learning objectives on adding with objects and recognising addition statements
  • Count-and-add questions with pictures of everyday objects
  • Finger-based adding-more activities
  • Drag-and-drop matching with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

  • Builds early addition through counting and pictures
  • Connects pictures to addition statements
  • Introduces adding more to a quantity
  • Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

  • No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
  • Pairs naturally with counters and fingers
  • Self-marking questions support independent practice
  • Suits small groups and whole-class sessions
  • Colourful pictures keep young children engaged

Love this? You’ll love…

A dependable addition to an Early Years number topic, giving children a gentle, visual first step into addition. Confidence adding to 5 prepares them for number bonds and adding to 10.

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FAQ

What age group is this for? Early Years (ages 3–5).

Does it use pictures and objects? Yes — children count and add sets of everyday objects.

Is it self-marking? Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.

Year GroupEarly Years Maths
Resource Type💻 Interactive Activity
FormatDigital Only
CurriculumEngland & Wales, adaptable internationally
Added4 March 2026

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