Which way round?
It doesn't matter which way round you add numbers. The answer is always the same.
1+2 will always be the same as 2+1
Top tip
You might find it easier to start with the bigger number and add the smaller one.
3+8 might be easier if you turn it round to 8+3.
Try it yourself. What works for you?
Snoot and Fin rearrange numbers and make number bonds when adding moons.
Snoot and Fin use bridging through ten to add and subtract shells at the beach.
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