How to Add Using Number Lines to 20

      A number line is a straight line with numbers on it.

The numbers get bigger as we move to the right. They get smaller as we move to the left.

A number line is a tool that can help us add!

How to Add using Number Lines

     To add on a number line, you jump to the right (👉).

It's fun. Let's try some examples!

Example 1

Add 6 + 7 using a number line.

Start at 6 on the number line.

Now, jump 7 places to the right (👉).

What do you get?

6 + 7 = 13

Great job! 😎 Let's try another example!

Example 2

Add 9 + 8 using a number line.

Let's start at 9.

What do you do next? 🤔

That's right! Jump 8 places to the right (👉).

Where did you land? 

At 17.

Awesome! 😎

9 + 8 = 17

Let's try one more!

Example 3

Add 12 + 3 using a number line.

Where do you start? 

👍 Start at 12, and jump 3 places to the right (👉).

What's the answer?

12 + 3 = 15

Way to go. 👏

Now, try the practice! 🤗