Adding Animals - PowerPoint

The "Adding Animals" PowerPoint is a captivating educational resource designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) mathematics, focusing on the concept of addition. In this interactive presentation, young learners are encouraged to practice the fundamental skill of combining two groups of items to find a total. The slides guide children through the process of addition by using a simple and effective method – counting on. This technique is illustrated with the help of friendly animal characters, making the learning experience both engaging and enjoyable for the children.

Throughout the presentation, students are prompted to count the number of animals displayed on the slides to solve addition problems. This hands-on approach reinforces their understanding of basic arithmetic by visualising the concept of 'adding makes more'. The PowerPoint includes a series of slides with different numbers of animals that children must add together, providing a clear and visual representation of the addition process. Accompanying worksheets further support the learning objective, asking students to calculate the total number of animals in various scenarios. The resource concludes with a worksheet that contains the correct answers, allowing both teachers and students to assess understanding and progress.