Objective

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

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Dragon Counting:

   Draw different dragon pictures on a piece of paper. Write a number next to each dragon. Count the number of dragons and write the total.

2. Dragon Addition:

   Draw two groups of dragons on a piece of paper. Write a number next to each group to represent how many dragons are in each group. Add the two numbers together to find the total number of dragons.

3. Dragon Subtraction:

   Draw a group of dragons on a piece of paper. Write a number next to it. Then, cross out a certain number of dragons and write the new number. Subtract the crossed-out dragons from the original number to find out how many dragons are left.

4. Dragon Story Problems:

   Create a story problem involving dragons. Write it down and solve it using addition or subtraction.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Dragons are magical creatures that have captured the imagination of people for centuries."
• "Counting dragons helps us understand how many there are."
• "Adding dragons together helps us find the total number of dragons in different groups."
• "Subtracting dragons helps us figure out how many dragons are left after some are taken away."
• "Story problems with dragons make math more fun and relatable to our interests."