aidemia--modules-lessonanyideas_request	Give a creative idea how to organize and what to do at a part of the lesson
What part of a lesson	Homework check
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Add and subtract within 10
Quantity	1
Any other preferences	Use monkey stories, illustrate using counters and ten frame andaking equations

Homework Check: Monkey Math Adventure

Objective

In this lesson part, we will check the homework focused on adding and subtracting numbers within 10 using monkeys as our fun theme! We’ll use counters and ten frames for visualization and practice solving equations.

Introduction to the Activity

Gather the students in a circle to create an engaging atmosphere. Start by telling a short story about a group of monkeys who love playing with numbers. Use this narrative to create interest and illustrate the mathematical concepts.

Story Time: The Monkey Village

Once upon a time in a jungle, there lived a playful troop of monkeys. One day, they decided to go on an adventure to find bananas! As they picked bananas, they counted how many they found and how many they shared with their friends.

Let’s help our monkey friends with their counting today!

Activity Setup

Materials Needed

• Counters: Small items (like pom poms or counting bears) for students to physically manipulate.
• Ten Frames: Printed or drawn ten frames on paper to visualize numbers.
• Whiteboard: For the teacher to demonstrate math problems.

Step 1: Review Homework Together

Start by asking students to take out their homework. Collectively review the problems they have completed. Choose a few examples to solve together.

Example Homework Problems:

1. What is 3 monkeys plus 2 monkeys?
2. How many monkeys are left if 4 monkeys go away from the tree?

Step 2: Use the Ten Frame

For each problem, use the ten frames to help visualize the addition and subtraction.

• For Addition (3 + 2):

  • Ask the students to place 3 counters in one ten frame.
  • Then, add 2 more counters in the same or a second frame.
  • Count all together to find the total!

• For Subtraction (4 - 1):

  • Place 4 counters in the ten frame.
  • Have one monkey "leave" by removing 1 counter.
  • Count how many counters are left.

Step 3: Create Monkey Equations

Once they've grasped the concepts with hands-on practice, create simple equations on the whiteboard based on the monkey story.

Example Equations:

• 3 + 5 = ?
  • “If 3 monkeys find 5 bananas, how many do they have?”
• 6 - 2 = ?
  • “If 6 monkeys were playing but 2 left, how many are still here?”

Conclusion

Wrap up the homework check by having the students share their favorite monkey math problems. Encourage them to come up with their own equations to challenge their classmates.

Closure

End the session with a fun “Monkey Math Dance” where students will jump up for each number they add or subtract correctly. This will not only reinforce the concept but also make learning a joyful experience!

Homework Assignment

For their next assignment, students can draw their own monkey story involving addition and subtraction, illustrating it with counters or a ten frame.

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By implementing this engaging “Homework Check” with a monkey theme, students will not only check their work but will also enjoy the process of learning addition and subtraction within 10!