Lesson Plan: Domino Addition
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Domino Addition
Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten
Duration: 30 Minutes
Objectives:
- Students will be able to recognize and match dominoes with the corresponding number of dots.
- Students will learn to add the numbers on dominoes together.
- Students will develop fine motor skills through hands-on activities.
Materials Needed:
- Sets of dominoes (1 per student)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Addition worksheets (attached to homework)
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Number line (optional)
Lesson Outline:
Introduction (5 Minutes)
- Begin the lesson by explaining what dominoes are and how they can be used to practice addition.
- Show a few dominoes and point out the numbers of dots on each half.
- Ask students if they’ve played with dominoes before and what they know about them.
Activity 1: Introduction to Domino Addition (10 Minutes)
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Demonstration:
- On the whiteboard, draw a domino with 3 dots on one side and 5 dots on the other.
- Explain that to find the total, we add the numbers together: 3 + 5.
- Write the equation on the board: 3 + 5 = 8.
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Hands-on Practice:
- Distribute one set of dominoes to each student.
- Ask students to pick two dominoes and count the dots on each.
- Instruct them to write the additive equation on a piece of paper, just like you demonstrated on the board.
Activity 2: Domino Addition Game (10 Minutes)
- Divide students into pairs and give each pair a set of dominoes.
- Instruct them to take turns picking a domino, count the dots, and say their addition equation aloud.
- Encourage them to use their dominoes to visually represent the sum.
Conclusion and Recap (5 Minutes)
- Gather students back together and review what they learned about adding with dominoes.
- Ask a few students to share their favorite domino addition equation they made during the activity.
- Reinforce the idea that math can be fun and is all around us!
Homework Assignment
Instructions: Complete the following activities at home. Use your dominoes or draw your own dominoes to represent the problems.
Part 1: Domino Drawing
- Draw two dominoes and write the numbers of dots on each side.
Example:
[ 4 | 2 ]
[ 3 | 1 ]
Part 2: Solve the Addition Problems
- 4 + 2 = _____
- 3 + 1 = _____
- 5 + 3 = _____ (Students may use their actual dominoes to represent these equations or draw them out)
Correct Answers:
- 4 + 2 = 6
- 3 + 1 = 4
- 5 + 3 = 8
Reflection:
After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved. Consider student engagement, understanding, and participation. Adjust future lessons based on student responses and needs.
This structured lesson plan allows young students to explore addition in a tactile and engaging way, while ensuring they meet key learning objectives and standards.