Bonds of 5

Master all the ways to make 5

What You'll Learn

  • Know 5 = 0+5, 1+4, 2+3, 3+2, 4+1, 5+0
  • Use one hand (5 fingers) to explore bonds
  • Build towards Making 10

📖All About 5

5 is a special number! You have 5 fingers on each hand. 5 can be made as 0+5, 1+4, 2+3, 3+2, 4+1, 5+0.

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Hold up some fingers on one hand. Count them, then count the folded fingers. Those two numbers always make 5!