Objective

By the end of this lesson, Louie will be able to understand basic math concepts in a fun and autism-friendly way.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils or markers
• Math manipulatives (e.g., counting beads, blocks)

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your enthusiasm!

Activities

• Counting Fun: Louie can practice counting by using math manipulatives like counting beads or blocks. Make it a game to see how high he can count!
• Shape Sorting: Use different colored shapes to help Louie understand basic geometry concepts. Have him sort shapes by color or size.
• Addition Adventure: Create simple addition problems for Louie to solve using visuals like drawings or objects. Make it interactive and engaging!

Talking Points

• Quotation: "Math is like a fun puzzle that we get to solve together, Louie!"
• Quotation: "Counting helps us understand how many things we have. Let's count together!"
• Quotation: "Shapes are all around us, Louie. Let's explore them together and see what we can create!"
• Quotation: "Adding numbers is like combining treasures to find the total. Let's go on an addition adventure!"