Meet the Math Facts Addition & Subtraction – 3 + 9 = 12

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In this lesson, students learn about addition through the example of three plus nine, which equals twelve. They practice counting to twelve and discover fun ways to visualize addition using their fingers or objects. The lesson encourages hands-on practice and reinforces the idea that math is an enjoyable puzzle to solve.
  1. What do we get when we add three and nine together?
  2. Can you count to twelve with me?
  3. How can we use our fingers to help us add numbers?

Let’s Learn About Adding Numbers!

Hey there! Today, we’re going to have some fun with numbers. Are you ready? Let’s start with a special math fact!

Three Plus Nine Equals Twelve

When we add three and nine together, we get twelve. Let’s say it together: three plus nine equals twelve!

Counting to Twelve

Let’s count all the way to twelve. Ready? Here we go:

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve!

Great job! You counted all the way to twelve. That’s the same number we get when we add three and nine!

Fun with Numbers

Did you know you can use your fingers to help you add? Try holding up three fingers on one hand and nine fingers on the other. Count them all together, and you’ll see you have twelve fingers up!

Practice Makes Perfect

Now it’s your turn! Try adding different numbers together and see what you get. You can use toys, blocks, or even draw pictures to help you count. Have fun with it!

Remember, math is like a puzzle, and you are a super puzzle solver. Keep practicing, and you’ll be a math whiz in no time!

  • Can you think of a time when you used adding in your day? Maybe when you were playing with toys or sharing snacks with friends?
  • What are some other ways you can use your fingers or toys to help you add numbers together? Can you come up with a fun game to practice adding?
  • Why do you think it’s important to learn how to add numbers? How might it help you in your everyday life?
  1. Number Hunt: Go on a number hunt around your home or classroom. Look for groups of three and nine items. For example, find three apples and nine crayons. Count them together to see if you get twelve. Can you find other groups of items that add up to twelve?

  2. Finger Addition Game: Pair up with a friend or family member. One person holds up a number of fingers on one hand, and the other person holds up fingers on their hand. Together, count all the fingers to see how many you have. Try to make different combinations that add up to twelve!

  3. Draw and Count: Draw a picture of something you like, such as a garden or a playground. Add three flowers and nine butterflies to your picture. Count them all together. How many do you have? Try drawing different things and adding them up to see if you can make twelve in different ways.

Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:

[Music]
Three plus nine equals twelve.
Three plus nine equals twelve.
Three plus nine equals twelve.
[Music]
Three plus nine equals twelve.
[Music]
Three plus nine equals twelve.
Three plus nine equals twelve.
Three plus nine equals twelve.
[Music]
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve equals one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve.
[Music]

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