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Addition Adventure

Lesson Plan

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.

Audience

Grade 1 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

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?"

Step 3

Closure

5 minutes

  • 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.
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Worksheet

Addition Practice Worksheet

This worksheet provides simple addition problems for students to solve using counting blocks. It encourages hands-on practice and collaboration.

Solve 3 + 2 using your counting blocks.

Use your blocks to count out 3, then add 2 more.







What is 5 + 4? Use your blocks to find the answer.

Start with 5 blocks and add 4 more.







If you have 6 blocks and add 3 more, how many do you have in total?

Count all the blocks together.







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Worksheet

Addition Problems Printable Cards

These cards contain simple addition problems for students to solve. They can be used for individual practice or group activities.




2 + 1







4 + 3







5 + 2







3 + 3







6 + 1




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