Introduction to Addition pdf printable lesson plan
Lesson Title:Introduction to Addition
Grade Level: 1st
Lesson Objective: Students will be able to understand the concept of addition and be able to add numbers up to 10.
Materials:
Introduction (5 minutes): Start the lesson by reviewing the numbers 1-10 with the students. Use number cards or manipulatives to help them visually understand the numbers. Then, introduce the concept of addition by asking the class if they know what it means. If there are any misconceptions, clarify that addition is combining two or more numbers to find out how many in total.
Direct Instruction (10 minutes): Demonstrate the concept of addition using manipulatives. For example, if you have three blocks and add two more, you now have five blocks in total. Show the students how to represent this using the plus (+) sign and the equals (=) sign.
Model the process of addition with numbers up to 10 using dry erase boards and markers. Write the problem, for example 3+2=5 and go through the steps of solving it.Guided Practice (15 minutes): Distribute the addition worksheets to the students and have them complete the problems independently. Provide assistance as needed.
Independent Practice (20 minutes): Give the students additional addition problems to solve on their own. Monitor their progress and provide feedback as needed.
Closure (5 minutes): Ask the students to share their answers and explain how they arrived at their solutions. Review any misconceptions and provide additional instruction as needed.
Assessment: Observe the students as they complete the independent practice problems and the worksheets. Use this as an informal assessment to determine their understanding of the concept of addition. Additionally, you can use a formal assessment by administering a quiz or a test on addition.
Note: In the future lesson you can expand the range of numbers to add, and also you can introduce the idea of carrying and borrowing.
