Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the concept of addition and be able to solve simple addition problems using fun, interactive activities.
Materials and Prep
- Counting blocks or any small objects (like buttons or coins)
- Paper and crayons for drawing
- A whiteboard or large sheet of paper for writing
- Fun stickers for rewards
- Some space to move around for activities
Before the lesson, ensure the area is clear for activities and gather all materials. Familiarize yourself with simple addition concepts.
Activities
- Counting Blocks: Use the counting blocks to demonstrate simple addition. Start with a small number of blocks and add more, counting them together.
- Draw and Add: Let the student draw pictures of objects (like apples or stars) and then add them together. For example, draw 2 apples, then add 3 more, and count how many there are in total.
- Sticker Addition Game: Use stickers to represent numbers. For instance, if you have 4 star stickers and add 2 more, count them together to find the total.
- Movement Activity: Create a fun game where the student jumps in place for each number you say. For example, “Jump 3 times, then jump 2 more times! How many jumps did you do?”
Talking Points
- “When we add, we put things together! Can you show me with your blocks?”
- “Let’s count how many we have! If we have 2 apples and we add 3 more, how many do we have?”
- “Look at our stickers! If we have 4 stars and we add 2 more, let’s count them together!”
- “Jumping is fun! If you jump 3 times and then 2 more times, how many jumps did you make?”