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Big and Small: Understanding Problem Sizes

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Lesson Plan

Big and Small: Understanding Problem Sizes

Differentiate big and small problems

In this lesson, kindergarten students will learn to differentiate between big and small problems through engaging storytelling and role-playing activities. They will participate in group discussions to categorize problems and develop strategies for addressing them effectively. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for their social-emotional development.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Differentiate big and small problems

Materials

Storybook about problem sizes, Role-play scenario cards, Discussion questions, and Worksheet for problem categorization

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Introduce the concept of problems, explaining that some are big and some are small.
  • Explain that today they will learn how to tell the difference.

Step 2

Storytelling

10 mins

  • Read a storybook that illustrates examples of big and small problems.
  • Pause to ask questions and engage students in thinking about the problems in the story.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with role-play scenario cards.
  • Instruct students to act out the scenarios and decide if the problem is big or small.
  • Encourage creativity and teamwork.

Step 4

Group Discussion

3 mins

  • Reconvene as a class.
  • Use discussion questions to guide a conversation about the scenarios.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and reasoning.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Reinforce the importance of understanding problem sizes.
  • Encourage students to use what they've learned in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion on Problem Sizes

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the role-playing activity and the concept of problem sizes.

What makes a problem big or small?

Encourage students to think about the impact and how it affects them or others.







Can you give an example of a big problem?

Guide students to think about problems that might need adult help.







Can you give an example of a small problem?

Help students identify problems they can solve on their own.







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Worksheet

Problem Categorization Worksheet

A worksheet to help students categorize problems as big or small based on scenarios.

Draw a picture of a big problem you learned about today.








Draw a picture of a small problem you learned about today.








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