| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| What topic | Addition |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Let's start our mathematics lesson today with a fun activity! Imagine you are in a toy store and you want to buy a toy. You have 2 dollars in your pocket and your favorite toy costs 3 dollars. Can you buy it? How much more money do you need?
Today we will be diving into the world of addition! By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Addition is the process of combining numbers to find the total or sum. To add, we put together two or more parts to find the whole. For example:
1 + 2 = 3
The first number is 1, the second number is 2. When we add them together, we get 3.Now that we understand the concept of addition, let's practice using some counting strategies! One great strategy is counting on. Counting on means starting with the larger number and then counting up. For example:
4 + 2
Start with 4 and count up 2 more: 5, 6
So, 4 + 2 = 6Addition isn't just something we do in math class. We use addition all the time in everyday situations! For example, if you have 2 apples and your friend gives you 3 more, how many apples do you have now? Let's use addition to solve the problem.
2 + 3 = 5
So, you now have 5 apples!There are many different strategies to use when solving addition problems. For example, we can use pictures, objects, or even our fingers! Another strategy is counting back. Counting back means starting with the larger number and then counting backwards. Let's try it:
7 + 2
Start with 7 and count back 2: 6, 5
So, 7 + 2 = 9Congratulations! You've now learned the basics of addition. Remember to practice your counting strategies, apply addition to everyday situations, and explore different strategies to find what works best for you. Keep up the great work and we'll see you next time!