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Addition and Subtraction Showcase

Review and Mastery Check

Day 112of 180
Week 23of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Review addition and subtraction facts within 10

2

Demonstrate problem-solving using multiple strategies

3

Develop confidence in mathematical thinking

📖 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 revenue better than gold.”

— Proverbs 3:13-14 (WEB)

Just as we solve math problems carefully, we seek wisdom and understanding in learning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small counters (buttons, beans, or small blocks)
  • Whiteboard or paper
  • Pencil
  • BibleMouse Math Flashcards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Begin with a cheerful BibleMouse math warm-up song about numbers

💭 Review Question: What addition and subtraction strategies did we learn last week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Review addition and subtraction strategies within 10

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Remember to count carefully
  • You can use your fingers or counters to help
  • There are many ways to solve a math problem
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Which strategy do you like best?
  • Can you show me how you solve an addition problem?
3Activity: Math Strategy Showcase (10 min)
hands-on

Students demonstrate their favorite addition and subtraction strategies

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 5 addition and 5 subtraction problems
  2. Solve each problem using a different strategy
  3. Show your work using counters or drawings
  4. Explain how you solved each problem
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use numbers within 5 instead of 10

Challenge: Create word problems to solve

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate mathematical thinking and problem-solving

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite math strategy today?
  • What did you learn about solving math problems?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore shapes and patterns in our BibleMouse math adventure!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarten math is about building confidence and exploring strategies

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
  • Use positive, supportive language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get frustrated if they can't solve problems quickly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Willingness to try different strategies, excitement about problem-solving

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a math journal to track favorite strategies
  • Play addition and subtraction games using BibleMouse Resource Guide

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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