Addition Adventure
Practice simple addition
This lesson engages first-grade students in practicing simple addition through an interactive and inquiry-based activity. By using active learning strategies, students will explore addition concepts in a fun and engaging way, fostering a deeper understanding of basic math skills. This lesson is important as it builds foundational math skills that are essential for future learning and helps students develop problem-solving abilities.
Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning
Counting blocks, Worksheet: Addition Practice, and Printable Cards: Addition Problems
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Begin with a brief discussion on what addition is and why it's important.
- Ask students if they can think of any real-life examples where they use addition.
- Introduce the activity and explain that they will be exploring addition through hands-on practice.
Step 2
Activity: Addition Exploration
20 minutes
- Distribute counting blocks and the 'Addition Practice' worksheet to each student.
- Explain that students will use the blocks to solve addition problems on the worksheet.
- Encourage students to work in pairs to discuss their strategies and solutions.
- Walk around the classroom to provide support and ask guiding questions to promote inquiry, such as "What happens if you add one more block?" or "How do you know your answer is correct?"
- Gather students and ask them to share one thing they learned about addition today.
- Discuss any challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
- Conclude with a quick review of key addition concepts and encourage students to practice at home.
