Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to recognize and understand basic addition and subtraction concepts through fun and engaging activities. They will also learn to count and identify numbers up to 20.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil
• Crayons or markers
• Small objects for counting (like buttons, blocks, or toys)
• Space to work comfortably

Before starting, ensure the student is familiar with numbers up to 20 and understands the basic concept of counting.

Activities

• Counting Treasure Hunt:

  Hide small objects around the room and ask the student to find them. For each object they find, they should count out loud and write down the number on their paper.

• Addition Art:

  Have the student draw a picture that includes a certain number of items (like 5 apples). Then, ask them to add more items (like 3 more apples) and write down the total number of apples they have now.

• Subtraction Story:

  Create a simple story together where items are taken away. For example, "You had 10 cookies, and you gave 2 away. How many do you have left?" Let the student draw the cookies and show the subtraction visually.

Talking Points

• "When we count, we can see how many things we have! Can you count how many toys you see?"
• "Addition means putting things together. If you have 2 apples and I give you 3 more, how many do you have?"
• "Subtraction means taking away. If you start with 5 candies and eat 1, how many are left?"
• "Numbers can tell us how many things there are. What number comes after 4?"
• "Drawing can help us see our math problems better. Can you draw your apples for addition?"
• "Math is like a puzzle! We can use our counting and adding skills to solve it!"