Objective

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

Materials and Prep

• Legos (various colors and sizes)
• Number cards (0-10)
• Counting cards (1-20)
• Math symbols cards (+, -)
• Large playing area (table or floor space)

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Building with Legos:

   • Ask the student to build towers using different numbers of Legos.
   • Encourage them to count the number of Legos used for each tower.
   • Discuss concepts of more and less, comparing the heights of different towers.

2. Number recognition and counting:

   • Show the student number cards randomly and ask them to identify the numbers.
   • Use counting cards to practice counting objects using Legos.
   • Have the student count a specific number of Legos and match them with the corresponding number card.

3. Basic arithmetic with Legos:

   • Introduce math symbols cards (+ and -).
   • Ask the student to create simple addition and subtraction equations using Legos.
   • Encourage them to solve the equations by adding or removing Legos accordingly.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to have fun learning math with Legos!"
• "We will build towers with Legos and count how many Legos we used."
• "We will learn about numbers by recognizing them on number cards and counting objects."
• "We will also practice adding and subtracting using Legos and math symbol cards."
• "Remember, math is all about numbers and solving problems. Let's have fun with Legos while learning!"