Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice basic math skills while having fun with Pokémon!

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencil
• Printed pictures of Pokémon (optional)

Activities

1. Pokémon Counting: Choose a Pokémon picture and count how many of that Pokémon you see. Write the number down and try to draw the Pokémon too!

2. Pokémon Addition: Pick two Pokémon pictures and write down their names. Then, imagine they are playing together and count how many Pokémon are there in total. Write down the sum of the two numbers.

3. Pokémon Subtraction: Select two Pokémon pictures and write down their names. Imagine one of the Pokémon goes away. Count how many Pokémon are left and write down the difference between the two numbers.

4. Pokémon Patterns: Create a pattern using different Pokémon pictures. For example, Pikachu, Charmander, Pikachu, Charmander, Pikachu... Can you continue the pattern? Write down the next three Pokémon in the pattern.

Talking Points

• "In math, we can have fun with Pokémon while learning numbers and basic operations."

• "Counting is important in math. Let's count how many Pokémon we see in a picture."

• "Addition means combining numbers together. If we have Pikachu and Bulbasaur, how many Pokémon are there in total?"

• "Subtraction is when we take away something. If one Pokémon goes away, how many are left?"

• "Patterns are a fun way to organize things. Can you continue the pattern of different Pokémon?"