Introduction to Addition up to 5 Printable Lesson Plan

Lesson Title:Introduction to Addition up to 5

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to understand and solve addition problems up to 5 using concrete materials and visual models.

Materials:

  • A set of counting bears (or any other manipulatives)
  • Ten-frames (or other visual models)
  • Addition worksheets (with problems up to 5)

    • Introduction (5 minutes):

  • Begin by reviewing the numbers 1-5 with the students. Have them count aloud with you to reinforce number recognition and counting skills.
  • Introduce the concept of addition and explain that it is combining two groups of numbers to find a total. Use concrete materials (such as counting bears) to demonstrate this concept.

    • Activity 1 (10 minutes):

  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of counting bears and ten-frames.
  • Explain that the ten-frames can be used to help them solve addition problems.
  • Model solving a simple addition problem (such as 2+3) using the ten-frame and counting bears. Show the students how to count the total number of bears.
  • Allow students to work with their partners to solve addition problems using the ten-frames and counting bears.

    • Activity 2 (10 minutes):

  • Provide students with a set of addition worksheets.
  • Explain that the worksheets contain simple addition problems that can be solved using the strategies learned in the previous activity.
  • Allow students to work independently or with a partner to complete the worksheets.
  • As students work, circulate around the room and provide support and guidance as needed.

    • Activity 3 (10 minutes):

  • Gather the students together and have them share the addition problems they solved and the strategies they used.
  • Allow students to explain their thinking and reasoning.
  • Provide feedback and praise for their efforts and progress.
    • Conclusion (5 minutes):
  • Review the concepts of addition and the strategies used to solve addition problems.
  • Encourage students to continue practicing their addition skills using concrete materials and visual models.
  • Remind students that with practice and perseverance, they will become experts in addition!

    • Assessment:

  • Observe students as they work on the activities and listen to their explanations of their solutions.
  • Collect the addition worksheets and assess the accuracy of the answers.

    • Note: The duration of activities, introduction and conclusion can be adjusted based on the time available in your classroom. Also, you can use different manipulatives and visual models as per the availability.