Adding 0

Learning Objectives State that adding zero to a number does not change it. Solve addition problems with zero within 20 (e.g., 8 + 0). Solve addition problems where zero is the first number (e.g., 0 + 5). Write a complete addition sentence involving zero. Use pictures to show what happens when you add zero. Explain why 7 + 0 = 7 using objects or drawings. You have 5 shiny stickers ⭐. What if I give you 0 more? How many do you have now? Today, we will learn a super easy math trick! It is all about adding the number zero. This trick makes some addition problems very fast to solve. Real-World Applications You have 4 toy cars 🚗 and get 0 new ones for your birthday. Your team scores 2 goals ⚽, then scores 0 more goals. You have 6 crayons 🖍️ and find 0 more in your desk...

TermDefinitionExample Add (+)To put things together to find the total.We add 2 balls and 3 balls to get 5 balls. Zero (0)A number that means 'nothing' or 'none'.A basket with 0 apples is an empty basket. SumThe answer you get when you add numbers together.In 2 + 1 = 3, the sum is 3. Equals (=)A sign that means 'is the same as'.The number of fingers on one hand = 5. Addition SentenceA math problem that uses + and = signs.An example is 4 + 0 = 4.

The Add Zero Rule n + 0 = n When you add zero to any number, the number stays the same. The Zero First Rule 0 + n = n When you add any number to zero, the answer is that number.