Joining In and Heading Home

5 kids are playing tag. Then 3 more friends run over and join the game. How many are playing tag now?

5 + 3 = 8 kids playing tag!

When someone JOINS, we ADD. The group gets bigger. Think of it like this: the original group PLUS the new arrivals equals the new total.

Next, 4 kids come to play hopscotch. There were already 2 kids playing. 2 + 4 = 6 kids at hopscotch now.

**Think About It:** The playground gets more fun when more friends join!