Big vs. Small: A Size Comparison

Melyssa Sweet

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Big vs. Small: A Size Comparison

Assess problem severity

In this lesson, kindergarten students will explore the concept of big vs. small problems through engaging visuals and interactive activities. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by understanding how to assess the severity of problems they encounter in everyday situations.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Assess problem severity

Materials

Printable Cards: Big vs. Small Problems, Worksheet: Problem Size Assessment, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about what a problem is. Ask students if they have ever faced a problem and how it made them feel.
Introduce the concept of big vs. small problems using simple language and examples (e.g., losing a toy vs. losing a pet).

Step 2

Interactive Activity

10 mins

Distribute the printable cards to each student.
Explain that each card has a scenario, and students need to decide if it's a big or small problem.
Allow students to discuss with a partner and then share their thoughts with the class.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Hand out the "Problem Size Assessment" worksheet.
Guide students through the worksheet, helping them categorize different problems as big or small.
Encourage students to think about why they categorized each problem the way they did.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Recap the lesson by asking students to share one big problem and one small problem they learned about today.
Reinforce the idea that understanding the size of a problem can help us decide how to handle it.

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Worksheet

Printable Cards: Big vs. Small Problems

These cards contain scenarios for students to categorize as big or small problems. They are designed for one-sided printing.

Losing a pencil

Falling and scraping a knee

A friend not sharing a toy

A pet running away

Spilling milk

A broken toy

Worksheet

Problem Size Assessment

This worksheet helps students practice categorizing problems as big or small. It includes simple scenarios for students to assess.

Draw a line to match the problem with its size: Big or Small.

Circle the problems you think are big.

Draw a picture of a small problem you faced.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a class discussion on the concept of big vs. small problems.

What is a problem?

Guide students to understand that a problem is something that makes us feel upset or worried.

Can you think of a small problem you had today?

Encourage students to share minor issues they faced, like losing a crayon.

Why is it important to know if a problem is big or small?

Help students understand that knowing the size of a problem can help us decide how to solve it.