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Which subjectMathematics
What topicDisappearing train
What length (min)30
What age groupReception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Disappearing Train

Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten

Duration: 30 Minutes

Topic: Disappearing Train

Objectives

  1. Students will recognize numbers 1-10.
  2. Students will practice basic addition and subtraction.
  3. Students will enhance their understanding of "more" and "less".

Materials Needed

Introduction (5 Minutes)

  1. Engage the Students: Begin by showing a colorful picture of a train and ask the children if they've seen a train before.
  2. Introduce the Topic: Explain that today they will learn about a "Disappearing Train" and how numbers can "disappear" through addition and subtraction.
  3. Discussion: Ask questions like, "What happens when a train has some cars but loses one? How many cars are left?"

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

  1. Number Introduction: Write the numbers 1-10 on the whiteboard. Point to each number and have the students count along with you.
  2. Train Cutouts Activity:
    • Distribute train cutouts to each student representing numbers from 1 to 10.
    • Explain that when a number “disappears,” we will take away that many train cars.

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

  1. Math with Trains:
    • Ask a volunteer to come up and select a train cutout (e.g., a train with 5 cars).
    • Guide the student through the process of "losing" some cars. For example, if they choose 5, ask, "If this train loses 2 cars, how many are left?"
    • Let the students answer verbally before writing the equation (5 - 2 = 3) on the board.
    • Repeat the activity with different numbers until several have been practiced.

Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

  1. Worksheet Activity: Hand out a simple worksheet that includes pictures of trains with varying numbers of cars. Directions: "Circle the correct answer for how many cars are left after some disappear!"
    • Example Problem: "The train has 4 cars. If 1 car disappears, how many are left?" (Choices: 2, 3, 4)

Closure (5 Minutes)

  1. Review: Go over the worksheet answers together. Ask the students to share their favorite part of the “Disappearing Train” lesson.
  2. Reinforce Learning: Conclude with a fun chant, "Choo Choo! How many cars? Count them all, let’s not lose the stars!"

Homework

Task

  1. Draw a picture of a train with your favorite number of cars (1 to 10).
  2. Write a simple equation for your train:
    • If you have 6 cars and 2 disappear, how many are left?
    • Write the answer at the bottom of your drawing.

Correct Answers

This lesson plan is designed to engage young learners with interactive mathematics while connecting concepts to real-world objects they can visualize and understand.