Learn Basic Addition with Gus the Plus by Emily Barnes Fun Math Story for Kindergarten 1 st Grade

Gus the plus story about Edition written by Emily Barnes in world of numbers big and small lived Gus the plus who loved them all he stood so tall with happy face helping numbers find their place Gus wasn't number but he had an knack for bringing numbers together back to back I'm Gus the plus he proudly say help numbers add up every day one sunny day Gus looked around and saw the number two sitting down on the other side there stood three Gus thought it's time for some you'll see hey two and three don't be shy let's join together and give try Gus stood between them arms open wide and soon enough they stood side by side when Gus joined them what surprise two and three turned into five Before Their Eyes hooray Gus cheered look what we've done with the little adding we've had some fun Gus loved to help whenever he he could bringing numbers together felt so good he knew his job was special too because he made numbers something new one day the numbers gathered round with puzzled looks without sound Gus how do we know it's time for you they asked not sure what to do Gus smiled and said it's easy to see when you need more just call me listen for join add or total you see and I'll show up you better believe the numbers cheered now they knew when to find Gus and what to do thanks Gus for showing the way now we can add every day loved his job it made him glad to help out numbers who wanted to add he join join four and six seven and two make new friends in sums too the numbers were happy but soon felt stuck where does the answer go we're out of look they had the sum but couldn't see where to place it or where it should be Gus scratched his head and said know there's one more friend who helps numbers grow he called for Eddie the equals so calm and bright equals came in glowing with light I'm Eddie equals he said with lines so straight I'll show the answer can't wait after GS helps you find some I'm where the answer will always come Gus smiled wide and stood aside equals stepped in with so much pride 2 plus three at equals to declare equals five now the answer's there the numbers cheered and understood with Gus and Eddie equals math felt good when numbers join and add just right Eddie equals shows the answer plain in sight so if you see numbers needing some fun call for Gus and he'll help you find the sum then look for Eddie equals to stand nearby he'll place the answer give it try remember Gus the plus and Eddie equals two love to help with for you but there's another friend up in the grum lonus the minus the little slump you'll meet him soon don't be surprised he'll help you subtract just be advised Emily Barnes the creative mind behind Emily education is writer and former teacher passionate about making learning fun and engaging she lives in Utah with her husband Jake and their three children Addie Jane Maggie and Jake Ryan their playful Black Dog Charlie and mischievous cat kitty witty years ago Gus made his debut in Emily's own classroom where he quickly became beloved teaching to all