| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| 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 |
Introduction to Basic Addition
Grade 1
Mathematics
30 minutes
20
This lesson corresponds to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards for early grades concerning number and operations.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Briefly introduce the concept of addition using visual aids. Explain how addition is about putting things together. |
| 2 | Hands-on Activity | 10 min | Distribute counters to each student. In pairs, students will use the counters to solve a set of simple addition problems. |
| 3 | Printable Cards Distribution | 5 min | Hand out printable addition cards to each student. Explain that they will fill these out during the next activity. |
| 4 | Independent Practice | 5 min | Students will fill in their printable cards based on the addition problems they worked on with counters. Walk around to provide support. |
| 5 | Collect or Random Check | 3 min | Collect the completed cards or randomly check a few for understanding. Provide immediate feedback as needed. |
| 6 | Assign Homework | 2 min | Explain the homework assignment, ensuring students understand what is required but refrain from asking for presentations. |
Reiterate the lesson's key points and ensure students leave with a clear understanding of what addition is and how to solve simple problems.
This lesson plan provides a structured approach to teaching basic addition to Grade 1 students using a variety of interactive methods while adhering to curriculum standards.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to learn about a very fun topic in mathematics: addition! Does anyone know what addition means? That's right! Addition is when we combine groups of objects. For example, if I have two apples and you give me one more apple, how many apples do I have in total? That's what we are going to explore today!"
"Now, let’s get our hands busy! I’m going to give each of you some counters. You'll find them really useful for our next activity. When I hand these out, I want you to pair up with a partner. Together, I want you to use your counters to solve these simple addition problems. Remember, the goal is to really see how the numbers come together!
So, your first problem is: If you have 3 counters and your partner gives you 2 more, how many do you have in total?
You can use your counters to figure this out. I’ll be walking around to help you if you need it. Let’s give it a try for 10 minutes!"
"Alright, everyone, I hope you had fun with those counters! Now, I will hand out these printable addition cards to each of you. The cards have some addition problems that we are going to fill out.
On these cards, you will write down the addition problems you just worked on with your counters. For instance, if you had 3 counters plus 2 counters, you will write '3 + 2 = ?' on your card.
Let’s get started! I’ll pass these out now."
"Now that we have our cards, you’re going to work independently to fill them out. Take your time to think about the addition problems you solved with your counters.
If you remember what you did with your partner, write the correct answers on the cards. Remember to check each problem and don’t hesitate to ask me if you have any questions! I’ll be walking around to help you. You have about 5 minutes for this."
"Time's up, everyone! Please put your pencils down. Now, I’d like to collect your cards. But instead of collecting them all at once, I might just check a few randomly to see how everyone did.
I will take a look at your work and provide some feedback along the way. If you need any corrections or if something seems unclear, I’ll help you understand it better. Let’s take a quick look!"
"Great job today, everyone! Before we wrap up, I want to let you know that I have a homework assignment for you.
I’ll give you some practice problems to solve at home based on what we learned today about addition. Your homework will be to complete these problems and bring them back for us to discuss in our next class.
Make sure you do your best, and don't worry about getting everything right; the important thing is to practice.
Does anyone have any questions about the homework? Awesome, I’m looking forward to seeing what you all come up with!"
"To wrap things up, let’s quickly review what we covered today. Addition is all about putting things together, and we learned how to solve some simple addition problems by using counters and writing them down on our cards.
I hope you all now feel more confident in your ability to add numbers together. Great job today! Remember, Math can be really fun when you practice it! Have a wonderful day, and I can’t wait to see you all in our next lesson."
If you have 4 apples and you buy 3 more apples, how many apples do you have in total? Write the equation and solve it.
You saw 5 birds on a tree, and then 2 more birds joined them. How many birds are there now? Write down the addition problem.
Lily had 6 marbles, and her friend gave her 4 more marbles. How many marbles does Lily have altogether? Show your work in an equation.
There are 8 ducks in a pond, and 3 more ducks swim in. How many ducks are in the pond now? Write the complete addition sentence.
I have 7 blocks, and you have 5 blocks. How many blocks do we have in total? Write the addition equation and your answer.
If a gardener planted 2 flowers on Monday and then 6 flowers on Tuesday, how many flowers did the gardener plant in total? Write the equation for this problem.
You rolled a die and got a 2. Then you rolled it again and got a 5. How many points did you get in total? Write down the addition equation.
A toy store has 3 toy cars on the shelf. If they receive a shipment of 4 more toy cars, how many toy cars do they have now? Write the problem and the answer.
Tom collected 9 stickers, and his sister gave him 1 more. How many stickers does Tom have now? Provide the equation and the solution.
There are 10 fish swimming in a tank, and then 2 more fish are added. How many fish are there in total? Write down the complete addition sentence and calculate the answer.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of addition? | |
| Can you provide an example of an addition problem using counters? | |
| If you have 3 counters and your partner gives you 2 more, how many counters do you have? | |
| What should you write on your card if you solved the problem with 3 counters plus 2? | |
| How long were you given to solve the problems with your counters? | |
| What is the purpose of the printable addition cards? | |
| How will the homework assignment help you practice addition? | |
| Why is it important to check your answers when filling out the addition cards? | |
| What can you do if you have questions about the addition problems during independent work? | |
| How do you feel about using counters to solve addition problems? |