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What topic	Addition dominoes
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Addition Dominoes

Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten

Duration: 30 minutes

Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of addition.
• Students will practice simple addition through hands-on activities using dominoes.
• Students will develop social skills by working collaboratively.

Materials Needed

• A set of dominoes (one for every 2-3 students)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Addition worksheets for homework
• Crayons or colored pencils

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greet the students.
   Welcome the students and gather them in a circle, explaining today’s activity will be fun and engaging with dominoes.

2. Introduction to Addition.
   Briefly explain the concept of addition using simple language.

   • "Addition means putting things together."
   • "When we add, we find out how many we have in total."

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Show and Explain Dominoes.
   Display a domino and explain the dots:

   • Each side of a domino represents a number.
   • The total number of dots is what we will add together.

2. Demonstration of Addition Using Dominoes.

   • Use the whiteboard to write a simple addition problem (e.g., 2 + 3).
   • Show the corresponding dominoes with the numbers and demonstrate how to put them together to find the total number of dots.
   • Illustrate with visuals on the board, making it engaging.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity with Dominoes.
   • Divide students into pairs or small groups and provide each group with a set of dominoes.
   • Instruct students to select two dominoes, count the dots on each, then write an addition problem representing their dominoes.
   • Circulate the room, providing assistance and encouraging collaboration.

Closing (5 minutes)

1. Review.
   Gather the students back in a circle and ask a few groups to share their addition problems.

   • Encourage them to explain how they counted the dots.
   • Praise their teamwork and participation.

2. Introduce Homework.
   Explain the homework assignment, which will reinforce addition concepts learned today.

Homework Assignment

Task: Complete the following addition problems using the provided worksheets. Use crayons to circle your answers.

1. 1 + 2 = ___

   • Correct Answer: 3

2. 3 + 4 = ___

   • Correct Answer: 7

3. 5 + 1 = ___

   • Correct Answer: 6

4. 2 + 2 = ___

   • Correct Answer: 4

Assessment

Observe students during guided practice to assess understanding of addition through their engagement and ability to solve problems. Review completed homework for accuracy and comprehension.

Reflection

After the lesson, consider:

• What worked well?
• What can be improved for future lessons?
• How engaged were the students during the activity?

This structured lesson plan aims to create a fun and interactive environment while fostering a foundational understanding of addition in young learners.