Lesson Plan
Exploring Addition Strategies
Students will explore and practice two addition strategies—counting on and making ten—through an interactive story, guided discussion, hands-on activity, and a collaborative game.
Developing flexible addition strategies strengthens number sense and mental math skills, helping students solve problems more efficiently and confidently.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Counting On
15 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Practicing Making Ten
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Addition Strategies: Counting On & Making Ten
Learning Objectives
Session Overview
Session 1: Story Time
Counting On Strategy
Pair Practice: Counting On
Discussion: Why Counting On?
Session 2: Worksheet Warm-Up
Making Ten Strategy
Small Group Practice: Making Ten
Addition Bingo Game
Reflection & Closing
Reading
Activity
Discussion
Worksheet
Activity
Game
