A 10-day curriculum designed to reinforce foundational 1st-grade math concepts for 11-year-olds, including number recognition, place value, addition, subtraction, shapes, measurement, and problem-solving with worksheets and engaging lessons.
Day 1
Topic 1: Numbers 1-100
Description: Review counting, reading, and writing numbers up to 100.
Lesson: Number charts, counting aloud exercises, recognizing number patterns.
Worksheet: Fill in missing numbers, number sequencing.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Practiced counting to 100 and identifying number patterns."
Day 2
Topic 2: Place Value (Tens and Ones)
Description: Understand the place value of digits in two-digit numbers.
Lesson: Break apart numbers into tens and ones using objects or drawings.
Worksheet: Write numbers showing tens and ones; represent numbers with base-10 blocks.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Learned about tens and ones in two-digit numbers."
Day 3
Topic 3: Addition within 20
Description: Add two numbers up to 20, including word problems.
Lesson: Use counting on fingers, number lines, and objects for addition.
Worksheet: Simple addition problems and story problems.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Solved addition problems up to 20 using different strategies."
Day 4
Topic 4: Subtraction within 20
Description: Subtract numbers up to 20 with basic word problems.
Lesson: Use manipulatives and drawing to understand subtraction.
Worksheet: Subtraction practice and basic story problems.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Practiced subtracting numbers up to 20 with objects and pictures."
Day 5
Topic 5: Introduction to Place Value Beyond 20
Description: Continue reinforcing tens and ones up to 50 or 100.
Lesson: Grouping by tens using objects or drawings.
Worksheet: Place value exercises with larger two-digit numbers.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Reviewed and expanded place value understanding with bigger numbers."
Day 6
Topic 6: Simple Word Problems Involving Addition and Subtraction
Description: Problem-solving using addition and subtraction in real-life context.
Lesson: Read, discuss, and identify operation needed for problems.
Worksheet: Word problem exercises with drawings.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Applied addition and subtraction skills to solve word problems."
Day 7
Topic 7: Introduction to Basic Shapes and Geometry
Description: Identify and describe 2D shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
Lesson: Use physical shape cutouts and drawing shapes.
Worksheet: Match shapes, count sides and corners.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Learned to recognize and describe basic 2D shapes."
Day 8
Topic 8: Ordering Numbers and Comparing (Greater Than/Less Than)
Description: Arrange numbers in order and use greater than/less than symbols.
Lesson: Use number cards and symbols for comparison.
Worksheet: Compare numbers and fill in <, >, or =.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Practiced ordering numbers and comparing their values."
Day 9
Topic 9: Introduction to Measurement
Description: Measure length using non-standard units (paper clips, blocks).
Lesson: Hands-on measuring objects around the classroom or home.
Worksheet: Record measurements and compare.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Measured items using informal units."
Day 10
Topic 10: Review and Assessment
Description: Review all topics with mixed quizzes and games to reinforce concepts.
Lesson: Engage in math games, flashcards, and oral quizzes.
Worksheet: Mixed review worksheet covering key skills.
Subject Explorer Entry: "Reviewed and practiced first-grade math skills through games and quizzes."
If you'd like, I can suggest specific printable worksheets or interactive tools as well!