Adding Adding and Subtracting

Adding, Adding and Subtracting


3 bright birds sleep in a nest;
2 bright birds fly in to rest.
If you were to climb that tree,
How many bright birds would you see?

Adding

7 kittens play with string.
3 more kittens join the ring.
Every kitten likes to play,
But how many play today?

Adding

5 stones in a sand filled dish.
Choose 1 stone and make a wish.
When the stone is in your hand,
How many lay in the sand?

and Subtracting

6 gold leaves drop to a wall.
When the wind blows, 3 more fall.
Count the leaves and tell me please,
How many fell from the trees?

Adding

Stars shine on a cloudy night,
But clouds hide them from our sight.
You see 4. 5 more peek through.
How many stars shine on you?

Adding

8 blue pens fill up a box.
Hide 2 pencils in your socks.
When you need a pen to write,
How many are still in sight?

and Subtracting