Mastering the +2 Addition Facts

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This engaging music video helps students master basic addition facts by focusing specifically on adding the number 2. Through a catchy pop-rock song, the video systematically runs through addition equations starting from 2 + 1 up to 2 + 15. The visual presentation is clear and distraction-free, displaying each equation on screen as it is sung, allowing students to both hear and see the math facts simultaneously. The content explores the specific arithmetic pattern of adding two to sequential integers. Unlike skip-counting videos, this resource focuses on the operation of addition itself, demonstrating how increasing the addend by one results in the sum increasing by one. It covers three distinct sets of numbers: 1-5, 6-10, and 11-15, helping students build fluency with sums up to 17. Teachers can use this video as a high-energy warm-up to start a math block or as a transition activity to get students refocused. It serves as an excellent tool for auditory learners who struggle with rote memorization using traditional flashcards. The rhythmic nature of the song aids in retention, making it a valuable resource for building automaticity in first and second-grade math fluency.