Objective

By the end of this lesson, Felicia and Jantiena will be able to understand and apply basic addition concepts through engaging art, music, and math activities. They will learn to add numbers using fun and creative methods, making math enjoyable and memorable.

Materials and Prep

• Colored paper
• Crayons or markers
• Musical instruments (like a tambourine or a small drum)
• Counting objects (like buttons or small toys)
• Space to create art and play music

Before the lesson, make sure to gather all materials and create a fun and inviting space for the activities. Prepare some simple addition problems to use during the lessons.

Activities

• Art Addition Collage: Felicia and Jantiena will create a collage using colored paper. They will cut out different shapes and count how many of each shape they have. Then, they will add the shapes together to find the total number of shapes in their collage.

• Musical Math Dance: Play a fun song and create a dance that includes adding movements. For example, jump twice, clap three times, and then count the total movements together. This will help them physically engage with addition!

• Counting Object Game: Using the counting objects, Felicia and Jantiena will create small groups of objects. They will then combine different groups and count the total together, reinforcing their addition skills with tangible items.

Talking Points

• "What happens when we put two groups together? Let's find out!"
• "Can you show me how you count the shapes in your collage?"
• "How many movements did we make in our dance? Let's add them up!"
• "If I have three buttons and you have two buttons, how many do we have together?"
• "Adding is like putting together a puzzle. Can you help me solve this puzzle?"
• "Math can be fun! What do you like most about adding?"