Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic math concepts through fun Minecraft-themed activities.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: Computer or tablet with Minecraft installed, paper, pencil.

Prior knowledge: Basic addition and subtraction skills.

Activities

1. Build a Minecraft house using blocks. Count the number of blocks used for each part of the house.

2. Calculate the total number of blocks used in your house by adding the numbers together.

3. Create a garden outside your house with flowers. Practice skip counting by counting the flowers in 2s or 5s.

4. Go on a mining adventure in Minecraft. Keep track of how many diamonds, gold, and iron ores you collect.

Talking Points

• Quotation: "Let's count how many blocks we need to build our Minecraft house. How many blocks do we need for the roof?"
• Quotation: "Now, let's add up all the blocks we used for the walls and the floor. What is the total number of blocks in our house?"
• Quotation: "Can you tell me how many flowers are in your garden if we count by 2s? Let's try counting together!"
• Quotation: "When we mine for diamonds, let's keep track of how many we find. How many diamonds did we collect so far?"