Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice basic arithmetic skills through engaging activities related to the Lego super heroes video game.

Materials and Prep

• Lego super heroes video game
• Paper and pencil

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Superhero Addition: Choose two of your favorite Lego super heroes from the game. Write down their names and assign them numerical values (e.g., Batman = 5, Spider-Man = 3). Add the numerical values of the two superheroes together to find the total.
2. Superhero Subtraction: Select a Lego super villain from the game. Write down its name and assign it a numerical value (e.g., Joker = 7). Choose one of your Lego super heroes and subtract the numerical value of the super villain from the numerical value of the superhero to find the difference.
3. Superhero Counting: Play a level in the Lego super heroes video game and count the number of enemies defeated or collectible items found. Write down the number and practice counting from 1 to that number.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Mathematics is all about numbers and calculations."
• "We can use addition to combine numbers and find the total."
• "Subtraction helps us find the difference or how much is left when we take away a number from another."
• "Counting is an important skill in math. It helps us keep track of how many things there are."
• "Today, we will practice addition, subtraction, and counting using Lego super heroes from the video game."