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Which subject | Mathematics |
What topic | Introducing days of the week |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Doesn't matter |
Class size | 20 |
What curriculum | |
Include full script | |
Check previous homework | |
Ask some students to presents their homework | |
Add a physical break | |
Add group activities | |
Include homework | |
Show correct answers | |
Prepare slide templates | |
Number of slides | 5 |
Create fill-in cards for students | |
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Introducing Days of the Week
Grades K-2 (Ages 5-7)
Mathematics
20 Students
30 Minutes
The lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics concerning the understanding of time concepts and calendar awareness.
Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
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1 | Introduction | 5 | Begin with a brief discussion about what the "days of the week" are. Ask students if they can name any days. |
2 | Chart Presentation | 5 | Present the chart or poster with the days of the week. Go through each day, pronouncing them clearly. |
3 | Flashcard Activity | 5 | Distribute flashcards with different days of the week to students. Invite them to read and show their cards to the class. |
4 | Sequence Exercise | 10 | Use the whiteboard to write the names of the days. Guide students in putting them in the correct order. Encourage participation. |
5 | Group Discussion | 3 | Facilitate a discussion on what activities they do on specific days (e.g., "What do you do on Saturday?"). |
6 | Worksheet Activity | 10 | Hand out worksheets where students will color in the days of the week and match activities with those days. Check for understanding as they work. |
7 | Conclusion/Check Homework | 2 | Summarize the lesson, highlighting the importance of knowing the days of the week. Remind students to review their homework without presenting it in front of the class. |