Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe the characters and events in the Number Blocks series on Netflix.
Materials and Prep
- A device with access to Netflix
- Paper and pencil
Activities
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Watch an episode of Number Blocks on Netflix.
Pay attention to the characters and events happening in the episode.
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After watching the episode, write down the names of the main characters in the series.
Next to each character's name, write a short description of what they can do or what their special abilities are.
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Choose one event from the episode and draw a picture to represent it.
Underneath the picture, write a sentence or two describing what happened in the event.
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Share your drawings and descriptions with a family member or friend.
Explain to them who the characters are and what happened in the event you chose.
First Grade Talking Points
- "In the Number Blocks series, there are characters called Number Blocks. They are numbers that come to life and go on adventures."
- "Each Number Block has a special ability. For example, Number Block One can stretch and Number Block Five can split into two Number Blocks."
- "In one episode, the Number Blocks go on a picnic. They have a fun time eating and playing games."
- "Another episode is about the Number Blocks going on a treasure hunt. They have to solve puzzles and find the hidden treasure."
- "The Number Blocks help us learn about numbers and counting while having fun with their adventures."