Lesson Plan
Adding as Allies
Students will collaboratively solve simple addition puzzles, articulate their thinking, and offer positive feedback to peers, strengthening math and social-emotional skills.
Collaborative math activities build early number sense and teach cooperation, communication, and encouragement, supporting both academic and social-emotional development.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Puzzle Partners Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Friendship Add-Up Game
5 minutes
Step 4
Journal Reflection
3 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down and Share
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Puzzle Partners!
Puzzle 1
Puzzle 2
Puzzle 3
Puzzle 4
How Did You Team Up?

Activity


Journal

