Objective

By the end of this lesson, the first grade-level homeschool student will be able to apply basic arithmetic skills to building crafts.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Tape or glue
• Building materials (e.g., popsicle sticks, cardboard, straws)

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Activity 1: Measuring and Cutting

   1. Measure and mark different lengths on the building materials using a ruler.

   2. Use scissors to cut the materials along the marked lines.

2. Activity 2: Counting and Sorting

   1. Count the number of building materials you have.

   2. Sort them into groups based on their shapes or sizes.

3. Activity 3: Building Crafts

   1. Use the cut building materials to construct a craft of your choice (e.g., a house, a bridge, a tower).

   2. Use tape or glue to secure the pieces together.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about arithmetic while building crafts."
• "Arithmetic is all about numbers and counting."
• "We will measure and cut building materials using a ruler."
• "We will count the number of building materials we have."
• "We will sort the building materials into groups based on their shapes or sizes."
• "Finally, we will use the materials to build a craft of our choice."
• "Remember to use tape or glue to hold the pieces together."