Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice basic arithmetic skills using Barbie dolls.

Materials and Prep

• Barbie dolls
• Counting cards (1-10)
• Math flashcards (addition and subtraction)

No additional preparation is needed for this lesson.

Activities

1. Counting with Barbies: Use the counting cards to practice counting with Barbies. Start with one Barbie and count up to ten. Repeat this activity multiple times to reinforce counting skills.
2. Addition with Barbies: Use the math flashcards to practice addition. Start with a specific number of Barbies and add more Barbies based on the addition problem on the flashcard. For example, if the flashcard shows 2 + 3, start with 2 Barbies and add 3 more to find the total.
3. Subtraction with Barbies: Use the math flashcards to practice subtraction. Start with a specific number of Barbies and remove Barbies based on the subtraction problem on the flashcard. For example, if the flashcard shows 5 - 2, start with 5 Barbies and remove 2 to find the remaining number.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to use our Barbie dolls to practice math skills."
• "We will start by counting the number of Barbies using counting cards."
• "Next, we will practice addition by adding more Barbies based on the addition problems."
• "After that, we will practice subtraction by removing Barbies based on the subtraction problems."
• "By using our Barbies, we can have fun while learning math!"