Here’s a set of Picture Addition Cards that help children understand the concept of commutativity (that is, 1+2 and 2+1 both equal 3). Kids with Down Syndrome and other special needs require a lot of practice with pictures to understand and master addition facts. So I made these for my son, and as always, sharing them with you.

These cards come with the numerals under each set of pictures:

They also come with blank boxes, so your child can count the quantity in each set and fill in the numbers:

I printed these on card stock, laminated, and then cut them into cards. But you could also use as is.

Download the cards here for free:

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