Lesson Plan
Math Menders Session 1
Introduce students to restorative circle norms and collaboratively review addition facts to build math fluency and community.
This lesson fosters a respectful classroom community and strengthens addition skills, encouraging students to communicate supportively and reinforce foundational math knowledge.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Restorative Circles
7 minutes
Step 2
Circle Discussion Activity
8 minutes
Step 3
Addition Review Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Math Menders Session 1
Session Objectives
Restorative Circle Norms
Using the Talking Piece
Circle Discussion Prompt
Addition Review Warm-Up
Reflection & Closing
Lesson Plan
Math Menders Session 2
Use restorative circle check-ins to share subtraction challenges and collaboratively practice subtraction facts for improved fluency.
This lesson encourages students to express difficulties, listen respectfully, and strengthen subtraction skills through peer support and reflection in a trusting community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Restorative Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini Lesson: Subtraction Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Subtraction Practice Warm-Up
12 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closing
6 minutes
Slide Deck
Math Menders Session 2
Session Objectives
Restorative Check-In
Subtraction Strategies Mini-Lesson
Subtraction Practice Warm-Up
Reflection & Closing
Lesson Plan
Math Menders Session 3
Introduce students to effective multiplication strategies through restorative circle sharing and small-group exploration to build fluency and peer collaboration.
This session empowers students to articulate their multiplication understanding, learn diverse strategies (e.g., arrays, skip counting), and collaborate, reinforcing math skills in a supportive community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Restorative Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Multiplication Strategies Mini-Lesson
7 minutes
Step 3
Small-Group Exploration
12 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closing
6 minutes
Slide Deck
Math Menders Session 3
Session Objectives
Restorative Check-In
Multiplication Strategies Mini-Lesson
Small-Group Exploration
Reflection & Closing
Lesson Plan
Math Menders Session 4
Review mixed addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems collaboratively, reflect on personal progress, and set individual math goals in a restorative circle.
This lesson consolidates students’ fluency in all operations, fosters self-assessment and goal-setting skills, and reinforces a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Restorative Progress Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Mixed Operations Review Warm-Up
12 minutes
Step 3
Goal-Setting Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Math Menders Session 4
Session Objectives
Restorative Progress Check-In
Mixed Operations Review Warm-Up
Goal-Setting Activity
Reflection & Closing
