There is fruit in two baskets. Add up both amounts.
Example: 13 apples and 16 apples.
13 + 16 = 29, so there are 29 apples in both baskets together.
Tip: first add the tens (10 + 10 = 20), then the ones (3 + 6 = 9).
Together that makes 20 + 9 = 29.
The numbers filled in show the solution.
Example
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
Add two two-digit amounts confidently and write down the result.
Common pitfalls
When adding, children often forget to carry the ten. Saying it out loud helps: first the tens, then the ones, then both together.
How to practice at home
Put fruit or blocks into two bowls, count each bowl and then both together.