Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice basic arithmetic skills using blue playdough and rollers.

Materials and Prep

• Blue playdough
• Rollers

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Roll and Count: Roll the blue playdough into small balls and count them aloud. Practice counting from 1 to 10.
2. Addition with Playdough: Take two different-sized balls of blue playdough. Combine them together and count the total. Repeat with different combinations.
3. Subtraction with Playdough: Start with a larger ball of blue playdough. Pinch off a smaller piece and count how much is left. Repeat with different starting amounts and subtract different quantities.
4. Shape Creation: Roll the blue playdough into different shapes using the rollers. Count the number of sides and corners on each shape.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to have fun with blue playdough and rollers while learning some math!"
• "Let's count the number of blue playdough balls we make. Can you count them with me?"
• "Now, let's combine two different-sized balls of blue playdough. How many do we have in total? Can you count them?"
• "Next, we will practice subtraction. We start with a big ball of blue playdough and take away a smaller piece. How much is left? Let's count together!"
• "Now, let's get creative! We will use the rollers to make different shapes with the blue playdough. Can you count the sides and corners of each shape?"