Counters (buttons, blocks, or other small objects).
Addition mats or paper..Provide each student with a set of counters and an addition mat.
Instruct students to place a specific number of counters in the first box on the mat (e.g., 3 counters).
Ask students to place a specific number of counters in the second box on the mat (e.g., 2 counters).
Instruct students to move all the counters to a third box and count the total number of counters.
Discuss the addition equation represented by the counters (e.g., 3 + 2 = 5) and write it on the board.
Repeat the activity with different numbers.