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Counting On Beyond Ten

Addition Within 20: Count On and Make Ten

Day 36of 180
Week 8of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to count on from the larger number when adding

2

Add numbers within 20 by starting with the larger number

3

Develop confidence in mathematical problem-solving

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:13-14

“Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. For her good profit is better than silver, and her return better than fine gold.”

— Proverbs 3:13-14 (WEB)

Just as we learn to count wisely, we grow in understanding and wisdom through patient learning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Linking cubes
  • Number line to 20
  • Pencil
  • Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review what we learned about counting last time.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you added numbers by starting with the bigger number?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll learn a special math trick called 'counting on'. We always start with the bigger number!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • If we want to add 7 + 5, we start at 7 and count up 5 more
  • This makes adding easier and faster
  • We can use our number line or ten frames to help us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think might make counting on easier?
  • Can you show me how you would add 8 + 6?
3Activity: Counting On Adventure (12 min)
hands-on

Use linking cubes and number line to practice counting on strategy

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose two numbers between 1 and 20
  2. Start with the larger number on your number line
  3. Count forward the amount of the smaller number
  4. Find your total by where you land
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use numbers 5 and below

Challenge: Try adding three numbers using counting on

4Closing (3 min)

Let's celebrate our math learning today!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What strategy did we learn today?
  • Why is starting with the bigger number helpful?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about making ten to help us add even faster!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Counting on is a critical early math strategy that develops number sense

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and use lots of positive encouragement
  • Let child physically move cubes or point on number line
  • Celebrate effort over perfect answers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get confused about which number to start with

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child consistently starts with larger number when adding

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Counting On' game using dice
  • Practice counting on during daily activities like setting the table

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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