Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice basic arithmetic skills using Lego.

Materials and Prep

• Lego bricks
• Pen and paper

No special preparation is needed for this lesson.

Activities

1. Counting Bricks: Start by counting the number of Lego bricks you have. Write down the total number.

2. Addition Tower: Build a tower using a specific number of Lego bricks. Write down the number of bricks used. Then, add more bricks to the tower and write down the new total.

3. Subtraction Challenge: Build a structure using a certain number of Lego bricks. Write down the initial number. Then, remove some bricks and write down the new total.

4. Pattern Creation: Use different colored Lego bricks to create a pattern. Write down the sequence of colors used.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to have fun with Lego while practicing our math skills!"
• "Counting is an important skill in math. Let's start by counting the number of Lego bricks we have."
• "Addition is when we combine two or more numbers to find the total. Let's build a tower using Lego bricks and add more to see how the total changes."
• "Subtraction is when we take away some of the objects to find out how many are left. We will build a structure using Lego bricks and remove some to see the new total."
• "Patterns are sequences that repeat in a specific order. Let's create a pattern using different colored Lego bricks."