Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice basic arithmetic skills using Spider-Man themed activities.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Spider-Man coloring sheets, pencils, and a Spider-Man toy or poster.

Prep: Have the Spider-Man coloring sheets ready and set up a comfortable workspace for the activities.

Activities

1. Spider-Man Addition: Use the coloring sheets to practice addition by counting the number of Spider-Man symbols in different pictures and writing down the total.

2. Spider-Man Subtraction: Use the Spider-Man toy or poster to practice subtraction by starting with a certain number of Spider-Man figures and taking some away, then writing down the remaining amount.

3. Spider-Man Number Patterns: Create a pattern with Spider-Man symbols and ask the student to continue the pattern, then count how many symbols are in the pattern.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Let's count how many Spider-Man symbols are in this picture. How many do you see?"
• "Now, let's take away some Spider-Man figures from our collection. How many are left?"
• "Can you continue this Spider-Man pattern? How many symbols are in the pattern?"