Abacus Addition Activity

This activity address the following

Common Core standard:
K.oa.3 Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10
into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by using objects
or drawings, and record each decomposition by a
drawing or equation (e.g., 5 = 2 + 3 and 5 = 4 + 1).

Abacus created with:

-index card (hole punched on both ends)
-pipe cleaner
-pony beads (2 colors; 5 of each)

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Abacus Partners

Create partners with your abacus. Color to match. Complete the number sentence.

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