Reading math from left to right.
Just like reading a storybook, math equations tell a story. These addition using fingers worksheets are designed in a horizontal format to teach children the structure of a math sentence: “Part plus Part equals Whole.”
Why Horizontal Practice is Necessary:
- Reading Direction: It reinforces the natural left-to-right eye movement that children are learning in their literacy classes.
- Equation Structure: It clearly defines the roles of the symbols: The Plus sign (+) joins the parts, and the Equals sign (=) announces the result.
- Variety: Switching between vertical and horizontal formats ensures students understand the concept of addition, not just the layout.
Activity: Read the “hand sentence” (e.g., 2 fingers plus 3 fingers). Write the answer in the box at the end of the line.