Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice arithmetic skills using dolls as a fun and engaging theme.

Materials and Prep

• Dolls (at least 2)
• Counting objects (e.g., buttons, beads)
• Pen and paper

Activities

1. Activity 1: Counting Dolls

   Take your dolls and line them up. Count how many dolls you have in total. Write down the number.

2. Activity 2: Doll Addition

   Choose two dolls and put them together. Count how many dolls you have now. Write down the new number.

3. Activity 3: Doll Subtraction

   Take away one doll from the group. Count how many dolls are left. Write down the new number.

4. Activity 4: Doll Patterns

   Create a pattern using your dolls. For example, arrange them in a repeating sequence of colors or sizes. Describe the pattern out loud.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to have fun with dolls while practicing some math skills."
• "We will start by counting how many dolls we have in total. Let's line them up and count together."
• "Now, let's choose two dolls and put them together. Count how many dolls you have now. Write down the new number."
• "Next, we will take away one doll from the group. Count how many dolls are left. Write down the new number."
• "Lastly, we will create a pattern using our dolls. Arrange them in a repeating sequence of colors or sizes and describe the pattern out loud."