Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice basic arithmetic skills while engaging with your favorite princesses and unicorns.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencil
• Printed coloring sheets of princesses and unicorns
• Counting objects (e.g., small toys, buttons, or beads)

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Princess Addition: Choose a princess coloring sheet and color it. Then, count the number of different colors you used and write it down. Next, choose another princess coloring sheet and color it using a different set of colors. Count the number of colors used this time and write it down. Finally, add the two counts together to find the total number of colors used in both coloring sheets.
2. Unicorn Subtraction: Take a sheet of paper and draw five unicorns. Color each unicorn using a different color. Now, choose one unicorn and erase its color. Count the remaining colored unicorns and write down the number. This will help you practice subtraction by finding the difference between the initial number of colored unicorns and the erased one.
3. Magical Counting: Collect a handful of counting objects (e.g., buttons, beads, or small toys). Place them in front of you and sort them by color. Start counting each color separately and write down how many objects there are of each color. Then, add up the counts to find the total number of objects you have.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In this lesson, we will be practicing our math skills while having fun with princesses and unicorns."
• "We will start by coloring princesses and counting the number of colors we use. Then, we will add those numbers together to find the total."
• "Next, we will draw unicorns and erase the color of one of them. We will count the remaining colored unicorns to practice subtraction."
• "Finally, we will use counting objects like buttons or beads to practice counting and sorting by color. We will add up the counts to find the total number of objects."