25. How to Teach Addition in Kindergarten

In this episode of the Kindergarten Cafe podcast, I go into the foundational aspects of teaching addition to kindergarteners. Emphasizing the progression from concrete objects to abstract representations, I want to stress the importance of utilizing diverse strategies like counting all, counting on, and drawing to foster understanding. We also discuss engaging activities such as dice games and Play-Doh addition to make learning interactive and effective. By encouraging flexibility in problem-solving approaches and demonstrating the relevance of mathematical concepts, I aim to support students in mastering addition skills.In this episode I share:Foundation in CountingTeaching Addition StrategiesHands-On Addition ActivitiesPractice with Dice GamesSolving Problems with DrawingResources Mentioned:Addition and Subtraction GamesAddition and Subtraction Class BookKindergarten Math for the WHOLE YEARFree Addition/Subtraction BingoIf You Were a Plus Sign by Trisha Speed ShaskanConnect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleLearn more about the newest Caring Critters book: Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/