Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to add numbers together and solve simple addition problems.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Activity 1: Counting Fingers

Start by counting your fingers. How many fingers do you have on one hand? How many fingers do you have on both hands together? Write down the numbers.

• Activity 2: Number Line Addition

Create a number line from 1 to 10 on your paper. Practice adding numbers by moving forward on the number line. For example, if you start at 3 and add 2, you move forward two spaces to reach 5. Try different addition problems on the number line.

• Activity 3: Picture Addition

Draw pictures of objects, such as apples or stars. Write a number next to each picture to represent how many objects there are. Add the numbers together to find the total. For example, if you have 3 apples and 2 stars, what is the total number of objects?

Talking Points

• Adding means putting numbers together to find the total.
• When we add, we start with a number and then add another number to it.
• We can use our fingers or draw a number line to help us add.
• Counting our fingers can help us see how many things we have.
• A number line is like a road with numbers on it. We can move forward on the number line to add.
• When we draw pictures, we can count the objects and add the numbers together.
• Practicing addition helps us get better at adding numbers quickly.