Sing and Learn: How to Add 10 to Any Number

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This energetic educational music video teaches students how to add the number 10 to other numbers ranging from 1 to 15. Through a catchy, rhythmic pop song, the video guides viewers through addition equations, reinforcing mental math strategies and helping students recognize numerical patterns. The visual presentation features clear, large text of each equation synchronized with the lyrics, set against a colorful, animated background with a friendly character. The content focuses on two primary themes: basic addition fluency and pattern recognition in the base-10 number system. By systematically adding 10 to sequential numbers, the video implicitly teaches the concept of place value—demonstrating how adding a ten changes the digit in the tens place while leaving the ones digit (for single-digit addends) largely recognizable in the pattern. The repetition of the chorus spells out "adding" and "ten," supporting literacy alongside numeracy. For educators, this video serves as an excellent warm-up or transition activity for early elementary math lessons. It is particularly useful for building automaticity with "making teen numbers" (10 + n) and extending that logic to higher numbers. The song format caters to auditory and musical learners, providing a mnemonic device that makes abstract arithmetic memorization fun and engaging. It can be used to introduce the concept of adding 10 or as a review tool to build speed and confidence.