Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the concept of addition and be able to combine two sets of objects to find a total. The student will also practice counting and recognizing numbers through fun activities.

Materials and Prep

• Two sets of small objects (like toys, blocks, or snacks) - one set with 25 items and another with 53 items.
• A clear space to work and play.
• Optional: A piece of paper and a crayon for drawing.

Before the lesson, make sure the student understands basic counting up to 10. It will help them grasp the concept of addition better!

Activities

• Counting and Combining

  Start by separating the two sets of objects. Count each set together, then combine them and count the total. For example, “Let’s count how many toys we have in total when we put these two groups together!”

• Draw Your Total

  After counting the total, have the student draw a picture of what they combined. This could be a drawing of all the toys or snacks together. Encourage creativity by saying, “You can make your drawing as colorful as you want!”

• Story Time Addition

  Create a short story where characters need to combine items. For example, “Once upon a time, there were 25 apples and 53 oranges. How many fruits do we have altogether?” This makes learning fun and engaging!

Talking Points

• “When we add, we are putting things together!”
• “Let’s count how many we have in one group before we mix them up!”
• “Can you tell me what happens when we combine these two groups? How many do we have now?”
• “Drawing helps us remember our numbers! What did we add together?”