Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use your Brickyard STEM toy to build and solve simple math problems, enhancing your critical thinking skills.
Materials and Prep
- Brickyard STEM toy set
- Clear workspace
- Basic understanding of numbers 1-10
Activities
- Activity 1: Counting Bricks
Count the number of bricks in your Brickyard set. Can you count them aloud and show me the number with your fingers? - Activity 2: Building Shapes
Use the bricks to build simple shapes like squares, rectangles, and triangles. Can you tell me the names of the shapes you built? - Activity 3: Adding and Subtracting Bricks
Let's practice addition and subtraction by adding or removing bricks from your structure. Can you show me how many bricks you have after adding or taking away some?
Talking Points
- "Let's count together! 1, 2, 3... Can you count the bricks with me?"
- "Wow, you built a square! A square has 4 equal sides. Can you say 'square'?"
- "Let's do some math. If we have 5 bricks and add 2 more, how many do we have now? Let's count them together."