Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand simple addition and subtraction using natural objects around you.

Materials and Prep

- Natural objects (leaves, rocks, flowers, etc.)

- Open space for outdoor exploration

- Enthusiasm for learning!

Activities

1. Nature Hunt: Go on a nature walk and collect different natural objects. Count and group them together based on their types (leaves, rocks, flowers).

2. Addition with Nature: Use the collected natural objects to create simple addition problems. For example, "If we have 2 rocks and find 3 more, how many rocks do we have in total?"

3. Subtraction with Nature: Similarly, use the natural objects to create subtraction problems. For example, "If we have 5 leaves and give 2 to a friend, how many leaves do we have left?"

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Look at these pretty leaves we found! Let's count how many we have together."
• "Now, let's put the rocks and leaves into two groups. How many are in each group?"
• "If we have 2 flowers and find 3 more, how many flowers do we have in total?"
• "Let's pretend the birds took 1 leaf from our collection. How many leaves do we have left?"