Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice basic arithmetic skills while planning a trip to the zoo.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils
• Calculator (optional)

Before starting this lesson, make sure you have a basic understanding of addition and subtraction.

Activities

1. Activity 1: Zoo Animals Counting

Draw different zoo animals on a piece of paper and write a number next to each animal. Practice counting the animals and write down the total number of animals you have drawn.

2. Activity 2: Ticket Prices

Research the ticket prices for the zoo you want to visit. Write down the prices for children and adults. Practice adding the prices together to find out how much it would cost for your family to visit the zoo.

3. Activity 3: Snack Time

Plan a picnic at the zoo. Make a list of snacks you would like to bring and assign a price to each snack. Add up the prices to find out how much your picnic will cost.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to have fun with math while planning a trip to the zoo!"
• "We will start by counting different zoo animals. Let's see how many animals we can find!"
• "Next, we will learn about the ticket prices for the zoo. We need to add the prices together to know how much it will cost for our family to go."
• "After that, we will plan a picnic at the zoo. We will choose snacks and find out how much they cost by adding the prices."
• "By the end of this lesson, we will have practiced our math skills while planning a fun trip to the zoo!"