Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply basic arithmetic skills in a fun Minecraft-themed setting.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, Pencil, Minecraft game

Prep: Familiarize yourself with basic Minecraft gameplay and controls.

Activities

1. Minecraft Math: Practice addition and subtraction by counting the number of blocks needed to build a house or a structure in Minecraft.

2. Minecraft Measurements: Use Minecraft blocks to understand measurement concepts such as length, width, and height.

3. Minecraft Money: Create a pretend shop in Minecraft and practice counting and exchanging virtual "Minecraft coins" for items.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In Minecraft, we can use blocks to add and subtract. Let's count the blocks together!"
• "When we build a house in Minecraft, we need to know how long and wide it is. We can use blocks to measure it."
• "Let's pretend we have a shop in Minecraft. How many coins do we need to buy a sword? Let's count them!"