Lesson Plan
Addition Adventures: Number Bonds to the Rescue!
Students will be able to identify and create number bonds for sums up to 20, and use number bonds as a strategy to solve addition problems.
Understanding number bonds helps students build a strong foundation in number sense and develops flexible thinking for addition and subtraction. It provides a visual tool to break down and solve problems, improving mental math skills.
Audience
2nd Grade
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive discussion, visual modeling, and guided practice.
Materials
Whiteboard or projector, Number Bonds Slide Deck, Number bond templates (optional), Addition Adventures Worksheet, and Pencils
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
- Review the Addition Adventures: Number Bonds to the Rescue! Lesson Plan and Number Bonds Slide Deck.
- Print or prepare number bond templates if using physical manipulatives.
- Prepare copies of the Addition Adventures Worksheet and Addition Adventures Answer Key.
- Ensure the projector or whiteboard is ready for the slide presentation.
Step 1
Warm-Up: Brain Builders!
5 minutes
- Begin with the Number Bonds Warm-Up activity. (Display Slide 1).
- Have students quickly solve a few mental addition problems to activate prior knowledge. Discuss strategies briefly.
Step 2
Introduction to Number Bonds
8 minutes
- Introduce number bonds as a way to see how numbers are made. (Display Slide 2).
- Explain that a number bond shows how two smaller numbers (parts) come together to make a bigger number (whole).
- Use simple examples with visuals (e.g., 3 and 2 make 5) and model how to draw a number bond. (Display Slide 3).
Step 3
Guided Practice: Making Number Bonds
10 minutes
- Work together as a class to create number bonds for various sums (e.g., 6, 8, 10). (Display Slide 4).
- Provide different parts and ask students to find the whole, or provide the whole and ask for possible parts.
- Encourage students to share their thinking and strategies. Use the Number Bonds Script for guiding questions.
- Distribute the Addition Adventures Worksheet and guide students through the first few problems.
Step 4
Independent Practice & Wrap-Up
7 minutes
- Students continue working independently on the Addition Adventures Worksheet.
- Circulate to provide individual support and answer questions.
- As students finish, have them complete the Number Bonds Cool-Down as an exit ticket. (Display Slide 5).
- Briefly review one or two answers from the cool-down if time allows.
Slide Deck
Addition Adventures: Number Bonds to the Rescue!
Let's become number bond experts!
Welcome students to our math adventure! Get them ready to warm up their brains with some quick addition.
What Are Number Bonds?
A number bond shows how two smaller numbers (parts) join together to make a bigger number (whole).
Ask students what they think a 'bond' means in real life (e.g., family bond, glue). Then relate it to numbers sticking together.
How to Make a Number Bond
Part + Part = Whole
Example: 3 + 2 = 5
[Visual representation of a number bond with 3 and 2 as parts, 5 as whole]
Model drawing a few number bonds clearly. Use manipulatives if available to demonstrate. Emphasize the 'parts' and 'whole'.
Practice Time: Building Bonds!
Let's find the parts and wholes for different numbers!
What makes 6?
What makes 10?
What makes 12?
Engage the class in creating number bonds for different sums. Write their ideas on the board. For instance, for the whole '6', what parts can they think of?
Show What You Know!
Complete your Addition Adventures Worksheet.
Then, tackle the Number Bonds Cool-Down.
Explain the worksheet and cool-down instructions clearly. Reassure students that it's okay to ask questions. Circulate to offer support.
Warm Up
Brain Builders: Quick Sums!
Instructions: Solve these addition problems in your head or on a scratch piece of paper. Get your brain ready for some number fun!
- 4 + 3 = ____
- 5 + 5 = ____
- 6 + 2 = ____
- 7 + 1 = ____
Bonus Challenge: What are two different ways to make the number 8?
Script
Addition Adventures: Number Bonds to the Rescue! Lesson Script
Warm-Up: Brain Builders! (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon, math adventurers! Let's get our brains warmed up for some exciting number work today. Take a look at our first slide!" (Display Number Bonds Slide Deck - Slide 1)
Teacher: "First, let's do some quick mental math. I'm going to say an addition problem, and I want you to try to solve it in your head or on your whiteboard. Ready?"
(Read the warm-up problems from the Number Bonds Warm-Up. After each, call on a student for the answer and briefly ask, "How did you solve that?")
Teacher: "Fantastic work, everyone! You're already showing off your amazing addition skills."
Introduction to Number Bonds (8 minutes)
Teacher: "Today, we're going to learn about a super helpful tool called number bonds that makes addition even easier and more fun!" (Display Number Bonds Slide Deck - Slide 2)
Teacher: "Think about glue. What does glue do? (Pause for answers: sticks things together, holds things). A number bond is kind of like glue for numbers! It shows us how two smaller numbers stick together to make one bigger number."
Teacher: "Look at our next slide." (Display Number Bonds Slide Deck - Slide 3)
Teacher: "You see how we have two 'parts' and one 'whole'? The two parts add up to make the whole. For example, if we have 3 cookies and 2 cookies, how many do we have altogether? (Wait for '5'). Yes! So, 3 and 2 are our parts, and 5 is our whole. They form a number bond for 5."
Teacher: "I'll draw a few more examples on the board. Watch how the two 'parts' connect to the 'whole.'"
(Draw 2-3 simple number bond examples on the board, like 4+1=5, 3+3=6, explaining each as you go. Use circles or squares for the parts and a larger circle for the whole, connecting them with lines.)
Guided Practice: Making Number Bonds (10 minutes)
Teacher: "Now it's your turn to help me! Let's work together to create some number bonds." (Display Number Bonds Slide Deck - Slide 4)
Teacher: "What are some different ways we can make the number 6 using two parts?" (Write 6 in a 'whole' circle. Call on students for ideas, e.g., 3 and 3, 5 and 1, 4 and 2. Draw out the parts for each suggestion.)
Teacher: "Excellent! You're thinking like mathematicians! Let's try another one. What about the number 10? How can we make 10?" (Repeat the process for 10, then 12, as time allows.)
Teacher: "You're all doing a wonderful job understanding how these number bonds work. Now, we're going to get some practice on our own!"
(Distribute the Addition Adventures Worksheet.)
Teacher: "Look at the first few problems on your worksheet. I want you to try to fill in the missing numbers to complete the number bonds. Remember, the two parts add up to the whole. Let's do the first one together!" (Guide them through the first problem or two on the worksheet.)
Independent Practice & Wrap-Up (7 minutes)
Teacher: "Now, continue working on the rest of the problems on your Addition Adventures Worksheet. If you finish, I have a special cool-down activity for you." (Circulate and provide support. Monitor student progress.)
Teacher: "Alright, everyone, as you're finishing up your worksheets, please grab a Number Bonds Cool-Down sheet. This is a quick way for me to see what you learned today!" (Display Number Bonds Slide Deck - Slide 5 once students are ready for the cool-down.)
Teacher: "Great effort today, math adventurers! You've taken your first steps to becoming number bond masters. Keep thinking about how numbers can be broken apart and put back together!"
Worksheet
Addition Adventures: Number Bonds Practice!
Instructions: Complete the number bonds below! Remember, the two parts add up to the whole.
Part 1: Find the Whole!
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Parts: 4 and 3
Whole: ____
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Parts: 5 and 5
Whole: ____
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Parts: 6 and 2
Whole: ____
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Parts: 7 and 1
Whole: ____
Part 2: Find the Missing Part!
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Whole: 9
Part 1: 4
Part 2: ____
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Whole: 11
Part 1: 6
Part 2: ____
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Whole: 15
Part 1: 10
Part 2: ____
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Whole: 13
Part 1: 7
Part 2: ____
Challenge: Draw your own number bond for the number 16!
Answer Key
Addition Adventures: Number Bonds Answer Key
Here are the answers and step-by-step thinking for the worksheet!
Part 1: Find the Whole!
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Parts: 4 and 3
Whole: 7
Thought Process: To find the whole, we add the two parts together. 4 + 3 = 7.
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Parts: 5 and 5
Whole: 10
Thought Process: Add the two parts. 5 + 5 = 10.
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Parts: 6 and 2
Whole: 8
Thought Process: Add the two parts. 6 + 2 = 8.
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Parts: 7 and 1
Whole: 8
Thought Process: Add the two parts. 7 + 1 = 8.
Part 2: Find the Missing Part!
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Whole: 9
Part 1: 4
Part 2: 5
Thought Process: If 4 is one part and the whole is 9, we can think: 4 + what = 9? Or, we can subtract the known part from the whole: 9 - 4 = 5.
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Whole: 11
Part 1: 6
Part 2: 5
Thought Process: If 6 is one part and the whole is 11, we can think: 6 + what = 11? Or, 11 - 6 = 5.
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Whole: 15
Part 1: 10
Part 2: 5
Thought Process: If 10 is one part and the whole is 15, we can think: 10 + what = 15? Or, 15 - 10 = 5.
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Whole: 13
Part 1: 7
Part 2: 6
Thought Process: If 7 is one part and the whole is 13, we can think: 7 + what = 13? Or, 13 - 7 = 6.
Challenge: Draw your own number bond for the number 16!
Possible Answers (examples):
- 8 and 8 make 16
- 10 and 6 make 16
- 15 and 1 make 16
- 7 and 9 make 16
Thought Process: Any two numbers that add up to 16 are correct parts for the whole 16.
Cool Down
Number Bonds Exit Ticket
Instructions: Fill in the missing numbers to complete the number bonds.
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Parts: 5 and ____
Whole: 10
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Parts: 9 and 2
Whole: ____
Bonus: Why are number bonds helpful for addition?
Lesson Plan
Kindness Counts!
Students will be able to define kindness and empathy and identify ways to show kindness in their daily lives. They will understand the positive impact of kind actions on themselves and others.
Learning about kindness and empathy helps students develop crucial social-emotional skills, fosters a positive classroom community, and encourages supportive relationships. It teaches them to consider others' feelings and act thoughtfully.
Audience
2nd Grade
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive discussion and creative activity.
Materials
Whiteboard or projector, Kindness Counts! Slide Deck, Construction paper, Markers or crayons, Scissors, and Glue or tape
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
- Review the Kindness Counts! Lesson Plan and Kindness Counts! Slide Deck.
- Gather construction paper, markers/crayons, scissors, and glue/tape for the 'Kindness Chain' activity.
- Ensure the projector or whiteboard is ready for the slide presentation.
Step 1
Introduction: What is Kindness?
5 minutes
- Greet students and introduce the topic: kindness! (Display Slide 1).
- Ask students: "What does it mean to be kind?" and "How does it feel when someone is kind to you?" (Refer to Kindness Counts! Slide Deck for prompts).
- Facilitate a brief class discussion, encouraging students to share their initial thoughts and experiences.
Step 2
Exploring Empathy
7 minutes
- Introduce the concept of empathy: "Empathy is understanding how someone else is feeling." (Display Slide 2).
- Use examples to explain empathy, such as
Step 3
Kindness in Action: Brainstorming
8 minutes
- Lead a brainstorming session on ways students can show kindness at school and at home. (Display Slide 3).
- Record their ideas on the board or chart paper.
- Discuss both big and small acts of kindness and their impact.
Step 4
Activity: Kindness Chain
8 minutes
- Explain the 'Kindness Chain' activity. (Display Slide 4).
- Distribute construction paper, markers, scissors, and glue/tape.
- Instruct students to write or draw one act of kindness they can do on a strip of paper. They should then cut it out.
- After a few minutes, have students share their ideas with a partner or small group.
- Collect the strips to create a classroom 'Kindness Chain' later or have students glue them into a chain to be displayed. (This can be done as a class or individually to save time).
Step 5
Conclusion: Spreading Kindness
2 minutes
- Recap the importance of kindness and empathy. (Display Slide 5).
- Encourage students to practice kindness every day.
- End with a positive message about making the world a kinder place.
Slide Deck
Kindness Counts!
Let's learn about being kind!
Welcome students and introduce the exciting topic of kindness! Ask them what they already know or think about kindness to get them thinking.
What is Kindness?
- What does it mean to be kind?
- How does it feel when someone is kind to you?
Facilitate a discussion with the students. Encourage them to share personal experiences without naming others. Ask follow-up questions like, "How does it feel when you are kind to someone?"
Exploring Empathy
Empathy is understanding how someone else is feeling.
When you see someone:
- Happy, you understand their joy.
- Sad, you understand their sadness.
- Upset, you understand why they might be upset.
Introduce the idea of empathy simply. Give age-appropriate examples, like seeing a friend drop their lunch and understanding they might feel sad. Emphasize that it's about imagining how others feel.
Kindness in Action!
How can we show kindness?
- At school?
- At home?
- With our friends?
- With our family?
Lead a brainstorming session. Write student ideas on the board. Make sure to cover various scenarios – at school, at home, with friends, with family, even with animals!
Kindness Chain Activity
- On a strip of paper, write or draw ONE act of kindness you can do.
- Cut out your strip.
- We will link them together to make a 'Kindness Chain'!
Clearly explain the 'Kindness Chain' activity. Show an example if possible. Walk around and assist students as they write or draw their acts of kindness.
Be a Kindness Champion!
Every act of kindness, big or small, makes a difference!
Conclude by reiterating the main message. Encourage students to be 'kindness superheroes' in their daily lives. End on a positive and inspiring note.
Warm Up
Kindness Check-In
Instructions: Think about a time recently when someone was kind to you. It could be a friend, a family member, or even a grown-up at school. How did it make you feel?
Share your story with a partner if you like!
Script
Kindness Counts! Lesson Script
Introduction (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important that makes our classroom, our homes, and our whole world a better place. Take a look at our first slide!" (Display Kindness Counts! Slide Deck - Slide 1)
Teacher: "Our lesson today is called 'Kindness Counts!' And it really does. To start us off, I want you to think for a moment: What does it mean to be kind? And how does it feel when someone is kind to you?" (Display Kindness Counts! Slide Deck - Slide 2)
Teacher: "Turn and talk to a partner for about one minute. Share your ideas about what kindness means and how it makes you feel." (Allow students to discuss. Circulate and listen to conversations.)
Teacher: "Alright, let's hear some of your wonderful ideas! Who would like to share what they discussed?"
(Call on a few students to share their responses. Affirm all contributions, highlighting key ideas like 'being nice,' 'helping,' 'making someone happy.')
Exploring Empathy (7 minutes)
Teacher: "Those are fantastic examples of kindness! Now, there's a big word that goes hand-in-hand with kindness, and it helps us understand why we should be kind. That word is empathy." (Display Kindness Counts! Slide Deck - Slide 3)
Teacher: "Can anyone take a guess what 'empathy' might mean? It's a tricky one!"
(Allow students to offer guesses. Guide them to the definition.)
Teacher: "Empathy is understanding how someone else is feeling. It's like putting yourself in someone else's shoes. If your friend is sad because they lost their favorite toy, empathy is when you understand why they are sad and you feel a little sad with them, or you understand that they need comfort. It helps you know what to do to help them feel better or to be kind."
Teacher: "Let's think about some examples. If you see someone accidentally trip and fall, how might they feel? (Pause for answers: embarrassed, hurt, sad). What would be a kind thing to do in that situation, showing empathy?" (Pause for answers: help them up, ask if they're okay).
Teacher: "Exactly! When we have empathy, it helps us know how to be kind."
Kindness in Action: Brainstorming (8 minutes)
Teacher: "Now that we know what kindness is and how empathy helps us, let's brainstorm all the different ways we can show kindness every single day!" (Display Kindness Counts! Slide Deck - Slide 4)
Teacher: "I want you to think: How can you show kindness...
- At school?
- At home?
- With your friends?
- With your family?"
Teacher: "Let's list some ideas together. Who has an idea of how to show kindness at school?" (Write student responses on the board or chart paper. Encourage a wide range of ideas, from holding a door to sharing a toy, to saying a nice word).
(Continue brainstorming for each category, prompting students if needed. Emphasize that even small acts of kindness count!)
Activity: Kindness Chain (8 minutes)
Teacher: "Wow, you all have so many wonderful ideas for being kind! We're going to make something special with our ideas today: a Kindness Chain!" (Display Kindness Counts! Slide Deck - Slide 5)
Teacher: "I'm going to give each of you a strip of colorful construction paper. On your strip, I want you to write or draw one act of kindness that you can do. It can be something from our brainstorm list, or a new idea you have!"
Teacher: "Once you've written or drawn your act of kindness, carefully cut out your strip. Then, we will link them together to make a long chain that shows all the kindness in our classroom!"
(Distribute materials: construction paper, markers/crayons, scissors, glue/tape. Circulate to provide support and encourage students. After students have completed their strips, either collect them to assemble the chain as a class later, or have them work with a partner to link their strips and then add to a growing class chain.)
Conclusion: Spreading Kindness (2 minutes)
Teacher: "Look at all these amazing acts of kindness! Our Kindness Chain is going to be a beautiful reminder of how much good we can do. Remember, every single act of kindness, no matter how small, makes a big difference to someone else and to our whole community." (Display Kindness Counts! Slide Deck - Slide 6)
Teacher: "Let's all try to be Kindness Champions every day, looking for opportunities to show empathy and spread kindness wherever we go. What a fantastic job today, everyone!"
Journal
My Kindness Journal
Prompt: Think about one act of kindness you can do for someone in your family, a friend, or even a pet this week. Describe what you will do and why it is a kind act. How do you think your act of kindness will make them feel?
Cool Down
My Kindness Thought
Instructions: On the line below, write or draw one new thing you learned about kindness or empathy today, or one way you plan to be kind this afternoon.