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What topic	Adding 1-5
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Adding 1-5

Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Adding 1-5
Grade Level: Preschool/Nursery
Duration: 30 Minutes

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Objective

Students will be able to understand and perform basic addition of numbers 1 through 5 through interactive activities, visual aids, and hands-on practice.

Materials Needed

• Counting manipulatives (e.g., blocks, buttons, or beads)
• Number line (visual aid)
• Worksheets with addition problems
• Storybook featuring numbers and counting
• Whiteboard and markers

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting: Welcome the children and encourage them to sit in a circle.
2. Expectation: Introduce the topic of adding numbers. Explain that they will learn how to put groups of things together to find out how many there are in total.
3. Engagement Hook: Read a short storybook that emphasizes counting, such as "Five Little Ducks" or "Ten Apples Up On Top." This will engage students through a fun narrative.

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Introduce Addition: Explain that addition means putting together groups of things. Use a counting manipulative to demonstrate:

   • "If I have 2 blocks and I get 3 more, how many blocks do I have?"
   • Show the physical joining of the blocks and count them together.

2. Visual Representation: Use the number line to illustrate addition. Highlight how moving forward on the number line connects to adding.

3. Examples:

   • 1 + 1 = 2
   • 2 + 2 = 4
   • 3 + 2 = 5 Display these examples visually and verbally.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity: Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of manipulatives.
2. Counting Game: Call out simple addition problems (e.g., "2+1," "4+1") and have students work together to find the answers using their manipulatives.
3. Share Answers: Ask each group to present one of their problems and demonstrate how they found the answer.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Worksheets: Hand out worksheets with simple addition problems where students will draw their own manipulatives to represent the problems (e.g., "How many is 2 + 3? Draw 2 stars and 3 stars.").
2. Provide Support: Walk around the classroom to assist children as needed.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Review: Summarize the lesson by reviewing key points about addition. Ask questions such as:
   • "What did we learn about adding?"
   • "Can anyone show me with their fingers what 3 + 1 equals?"
2. Transition: For the next activity, lead students to a quick fun song about numbers or addition to reinforce the lesson in a playful way.

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Assessment

• Observation during group activities to assess understanding.
• Review of worksheets to determine individual comprehension.

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Note to Teachers: Adapt the lesson as needed based on the children's responses and engagement levels.

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This lesson plan for teaching adding numbers 1-5 is designed to provide young students with a fun and engaging introduction to basic addition concepts through a variety of learning modalities.