Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand and perform basic addition with numbers up to 10.

Materials and Prep

• Counting objects (e.g., blocks, buttons, or toys)
• Pen or pencil
• Plain paper or a whiteboard

Activities

• Activity 1: Counting Objects - Ask the student to count a set of objects and write down the total number.
• Activity 2: Addition with Objects - Using the same set of objects, ask the student to add more objects and count the new total.
• Activity 3: Number Line Addition - Draw a simple number line from 1 to 10 on a piece of paper or a whiteboard. Ask the student to start at a number and add a certain amount to find the new number.
• Activity 4: Addition with Fingers - Encourage the student to use their fingers to physically add numbers together. For example, ask them to show 2 fingers and then add 3 more fingers, and count the total.

Talking Points

• "Addition is a way to put numbers together to find the total."
• "When we add, we start with a number and add more to it."
• "Let's count these objects together and see how many there are in total."
• "Now, let's add more objects and count them all again."
• "Look at this number line. We can start at a number and jump forward to add more. Can you find the new number?"
• "Using our fingers can help us physically see and understand addition. Let's try adding numbers together using our fingers."