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Doubles and Near Doubles

Addition Fluency Within 20

Day 18of 180
Week 4of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Memorize doubles addition facts within 20

2

Solve near doubles problems using doubles knowledge

3

Develop mathematical thinking and pattern recognition

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 2:2

“So that you turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;”

— Proverbs 2:2 (WEB)

Just as we learn mathematical patterns, we can learn spiritual wisdom through careful attention and practice

📦 Materials Needed

  • Dice
  • Number bonds cards
  • Whiteboard or paper
  • Pencil
  • BibleMouse Grade 2 Math Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous day's make-ten strategy and introduce doubles concept

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to 'double' a number?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explore doubles facts and patterns in addition

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Doubles are when we add the same number to itself
  • Examples: 2+2, 3+3, 4+4, 5+5, 6+6
  • Near doubles are close to doubles with just one more or less
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What pattern do you see in doubles?
  • How can knowing doubles help us solve other addition problems?
3Activity: Doubles Dice Challenge (12 min)
game

Roll dice and practice doubles and near doubles

📝 Instructions:
  1. Roll two dice
  2. Find the doubles or near doubles fact
  3. Write the addition sentence
  4. Solve the problem
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use dice with smaller numbers

Challenge: Time the activity or add mental math challenges

4Closing (3 min)

Recap doubles strategy and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about doubles?
  • Can you show me a doubles fact?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about counting on from the larger number

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Doubles facts are foundational for mental math skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use physical objects to demonstrate doubles
  • Encourage excitement about discovering mathematical patterns
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Mixing up numbers or forgetting the pattern

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent recognition of doubles facts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a doubles fact poster
  • Play 'Doubles Bingo' from BibleMouse Printables Library

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