Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice first-grade level addition using numbers up to 10.

Materials and Prep

• Counting objects (e.g., blocks, buttons, or toys)
• Pen or pencil
• Blank paper or a whiteboard

Activities

1. Activity 1: Counting Objects

   Take a handful of counting objects and place them in front of you. Count the objects out loud, emphasizing each number as you touch the object. For example, if you have 5 blocks, say "1" as you touch the first block, "2" as you touch the second block, and so on.

2. Activity 2: Addition with Objects

   Choose two different numbers of objects from your collection. Count the objects separately, and then combine them to find the total. For example, if you have 3 blocks and 2 buttons, count each set of objects and then count them together to find the total: "1, 2, 3, 1, 2. The total is 5."

3. Activity 3: Addition with Numbers

   Write down two numbers on a piece of paper or a whiteboard. Add the numbers together by starting with the first number and counting up to the second number. For example, if you have 4 and 3, say "4, 5, 6, 7." The total is 7.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to practice adding numbers together."
• "We can use objects to help us understand addition. Let's count some objects and combine them to find the total."
• "We can also use numbers to add. We start with the first number and count up to the second number to find the total."
• "Adding numbers helps us find out how many things we have in total."
• "Remember to count each number carefully and say them out loud."