Addition

A child is ready to learn addition when they can identify and count objects up to 10.

See Activities:

• Addition

Is My Child Ready For This Activity?

As soon as a child can count, they can learn to add. This activity builds on Tap to Count by presenting countable items that can be tapped to count and add.

Levels & Progress

This activity has 5 levels that progress through increasingly larger numbers:

Level	Number Range	Answer Options
1-2	Single digits (1-9)	2-3 options
3-4	Tens (10, 20, 30...)	4-5 options
5	Hundreds (100, 200...)	5 options

As your child advances, they'll work with larger numbers and more answer choices to pick from.

Gameplay Experience

1. See the Problem: Two numbers appear on screen with a plus sign between them (e.g., 3 + 5 = ?)

2. Hear the Problem: The activity reads aloud "3 plus 5 equals?"

3. Count by Tapping: Each number shows colored counting blocks above it:

   • 🟢 Green blocks for ones
   • 🔵 Blue blocks for tens
   • 🔴 Red blocks for hundreds

   Tap an operand to count through its blocks—the running total is spoken aloud!

4. Pick the Answer: Tap the correct answer from the options at the bottom

5. Celebrate or Retry:

   • ✅ Correct: Confetti celebration, a cheerful sound, and spoken confirmation ("8 is correct!")
   • ❌ Incorrect: A gentle buzz and vibration—try again!

Tip: Tap on the equation at any time to hear the problem again.

Learning Objectives

• Addition: Understanding that combining quantities results in a sum
• Counting: Tap-to-count reinforces one-to-one correspondence
• Number Recognition: Identifying written numerals
• Place Value: Visual blocks introduce hundreds, tens, and ones
• Focus & Attention: Selecting the correct answer from multiple choices

Progress Tracking

Each activity session is tracked with:

• The problem presented (operands and expected answer)
• The answer your child selected
• Whether they got it correct
• Number of attempts before moving on

This data helps identify patterns and areas where your child might need more practice.

Sound On?

Yes, sound is recommended! This activity uses:

• Voice narration to read each problem aloud
• Spoken counting as your child taps through the number blocks
• Audio feedback for correct and incorrect answers

Children can play without sound, but they'll miss the auditory reinforcement that helps cement learning. The activity can also be controlled via keyboard (number keys to select answers, Space to repeat the problem).