Objective
By the end of this lesson, Dalton will be able to solve simple addition problems and word problems using counters and drawings. He will understand how to represent addition with number sentences and will have fun while learning!
Materials and Prep
- Counters (like small toys, blocks, or any small items)
- Paper and crayons for drawing
- Whiteboard and markers
- Picture cards for word problems (can be drawn or printed)
- Worksheets with addition problems and word problems
Activities
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Counting Warm-Up: Start by counting together from 1 to 20. This will help Dalton get ready for the addition activities!
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Counter Addition: Use counters to demonstrate addition. For example, place 3 counters on the table, then add 2 more. Ask Dalton to count them all and tell you how many there are.
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Draw and Add: Draw pictures of apples on the board. For example, draw 2 apples and then add 1 more. Dalton can write the addition sentence (2 + 1 = 3) to show what he did!
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Word Problems: Use picture cards to create simple word problems. For instance, show a picture of birds and ask, "If there are 2 birds and 1 more comes, how many are there now?"
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Worksheet Fun: Dalton will complete worksheets with addition problems and word problems. He can use counters or drawings to help him solve them!
Talking Points
- "When we add, we are putting things together. Can you say 'adding' with me?"
- "The '+' sign means we are adding! Let's look at our counters and see how many we have when we add!"
- "Can you count the total number of counters? How did you figure that out?"
- "Let’s draw a picture of our problem! What does 2 apples plus 1 apple look like?"
- "When you read a word problem, what do you think we need to find out? How many do we have in the end?"
- "Great job! Remember, it’s okay to use your fingers or counters to help you. Learning is fun!"