Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and identify fractions.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Activity 1: Introduction to Fractions

   Draw a circle on your paper and divide it into two equal parts. Explain that each part is called a half. Have the student shade one of the halves. Ask them to identify what fraction of the circle is shaded.

2. Activity 2: Fractions of Objects

   Draw three different objects on your paper, such as an apple, a flower, and a car. Divide each object into four equal parts. Ask the student to shade a specific fraction of each object, such as one-fourth of the apple, two-fourths of the flower, and three-fourths of the car.

3. Activity 3: Fraction Match-Up

   Write down different fractions on small pieces of paper, such as 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and 1/5. Shuffle the papers and place them face down on the table. Take turns flipping two papers at a time and trying to match equivalent fractions. For example, if you flip 1/2 and 2/4, they are a match. The player with the most matches wins.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Fractions show parts of a whole."
• "When we divide something into two equal parts, each part is called a half."
• "We can use fractions to show how much of an object is shaded or colored."
• "Fractions can have different denominators, such as halves, thirds, and fourths."
• "Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same amount."