Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic arithmetic concepts related to space.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencil or crayons
No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.
Activities
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Counting Stars: Look up at the night sky and count the number of stars you can see. Write down the number on your paper.
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Planet Addition: Imagine you have 3 planets and your friend has 2 planets. How many planets do you both have together? Write down the addition equation and solve it.
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Alien Subtraction: Imagine you have 5 aliens and 2 aliens went back to their spaceship. How many aliens are left? Write down the subtraction equation and solve it.
Preschool Grade Talking Points
- "Did you know that there are many stars in the sky? Let's count them together!"
- "Imagine you have some planets and your friend has some too. How can we find out how many planets you both have together?"
- "Sometimes, aliens come to visit us. If some of them go back to their spaceship, how can we figure out how many aliens are left?"