Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to solve arithmetic problems related to Hocus Pocus.

Materials and Prep

• Pencil
• Blank paper
• Calculator (optional)
• Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, and multiplication

Activities

1. Activity 1: Hocus Pocus Number Hunt

   Go on a number hunt around your house or backyard. Look for numbers related to Hocus Pocus, such as the number of witches in the movie or the year it was released. Write down these numbers on your paper.

2. Activity 2: Spellbinding Addition

   Create your own addition problems using Hocus Pocus-themed numbers. For example, if there are 3 witches and 4 cats in the movie, you can create the problem 3 + 4 = ? Solve these problems on your paper or use a calculator if needed.

3. Activity 3: Mystical Subtraction

   Similar to Activity 2, create subtraction problems using Hocus Pocus-related numbers. For instance, if there are 10 broomsticks and 5 disappear, you can create the problem 10 - 5 = ? Solve these problems on your paper or with a calculator.

4. Activity 4: Enchanting Multiplication

   Now, let's practice multiplication. Think of scenarios from Hocus Pocus where you can use multiplication. For example, if there are 2 witches and each witch has 5 spells, you can create the problem 2 x 5 = ? Solve these problems on your paper or with a calculator.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "In Hocus Pocus, there are different numbers that we can use in our math problems."
• "We can add numbers together. For example, if there are 2 witches and 3 cats, we can add them like this: 2 + 3 = ?"
• "We can also subtract numbers. If there are 10 broomsticks and 4 disappear, we can subtract them like this: 10 - 4 = ?"
• "Multiplication is another way to solve problems. If there are 3 witches and each witch has 2 spells, we can multiply them like this: 3 x 2 = ?"