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Counting On from the Larger Number

Addition Fluency Within 20

Day 19of 180
Week 4of 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

Develop mental math skills for addition within 20

3

Practice patient problem-solving with a joyful attitude

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:16

“How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen over silver.”

— Proverbs 16:16 (WEB)

Just as we learn strategic math skills, we learn to seek wisdom and understanding in all things

📦 Materials Needed

  • Dice
  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Number line (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 2 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review our counting on strategy from yesterday's lesson.

💭 Review Question: Who can show me how we added numbers by starting with the larger number?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll play a fun game that helps us get better at counting on from the larger number.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When adding, always start with the bigger number
  • Count up from that number to add the smaller number
  • This makes adding faster and easier!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think starting with the bigger number helps?
  • Can you show me an example of counting on?
3Activity: Dice Addition Challenge (12 min)
game

Roll two dice and practice counting on from the larger number

📝 Instructions:
  1. Roll two dice
  2. Identify the larger number
  3. Start counting from that number
  4. Add the second number by counting up
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use one die and add single-digit numbers

Challenge: Use three dice and add the three numbers

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review what we learned about counting on

📝 Review Questions:
  • What strategy did we practice today?
  • Why is counting on helpful?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have an Addition Fact Fluency Challenge!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Counting on is a critical mental math strategy that builds addition fluency

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Use a number line if your child needs visual support
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might forget to start with the larger number

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in starting from the larger number, smooth counting

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Counting On' poster with math facts
  • Play counting on games during daily activities

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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