Bonds of 3

Deep dive into all the ways to make 3

What You'll Learn

  • Know 3 = 0+3, 1+2, 2+1, 3+0
  • Understand commutative property (1+2 = 2+1)
  • Build fluency with small numbers

📖All About 3

The number 3 can be made in these ways: 0+3, 1+2, 2+1, 3+0. Notice that 1+2 and 2+1 give the same total - this is an important pattern!

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Use 3 small objects (blocks, coins, or candies) and split them different ways!