Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to understand basic arithmetic concepts related to dinosaurs.

Materials and Prep

• Dinosaur toys or pictures
• Counting cards or number flashcards
• Pen and paper

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Activity 1: Counting Dinosaurs

Using the dinosaur toys or pictures, ask the toddler to count how many dinosaurs there are. Encourage them to point at each dinosaur as they count.

• Activity 2: Dinosaur Addition

Take two dinosaur toys and ask the toddler to count how many dinosaurs there are in total. Write down the numbers on a piece of paper and show them the addition equation (e.g., 2 + 2 = 4) using the dinosaur toys. Let them see the concept of adding two numbers together to get a total.

• Activity 3: Dinosaur Subtraction

Take a group of dinosaur toys and remove some of them. Ask the toddler to count how many dinosaurs are left. Write down the numbers on a piece of paper and show them the subtraction equation (e.g., 5 - 2 = 3) using the dinosaur toys. Let them see the concept of subtracting one number from another to find the difference.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Dinosaurs are big and fascinating creatures that lived a long time ago."
• "We can count how many dinosaurs there are. Let's count together!"
• "When we add dinosaurs, we put them together to find out how many there are in total."
• "When we take away some dinosaurs, we find out how many are left. This is called subtraction."
• "Mathematics helps us understand numbers and how they relate to each other."