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Teen Number Story Problems

Teen Numbers Deep Dive

Day 120of 180
Week 24of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Solve simple story problems involving teen numbers

2

Use ten frames to model quantities 11-19

3

Develop problem-solving skills with joy and patience

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:16

“How much better it is to get wisdom than gold, yes, to get understanding is to be chosen more than silver.”

— Proverbs 16:16 (WEB)

Just as we carefully solve math problems, we can carefully seek wisdom in understanding numbers and God's world

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Counters (buttons, beans, or small objects)
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review our teen number friends from yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me what 15 looks like on a ten frame?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll solve fun story problems using our teen number skills!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Teen numbers always have a 'ten' and some extra friends
  • We can use ten frames to help us solve problems
  • Listening carefully helps us solve math stories
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a teen number special?
  • How can we use our ten frame to help us?
3Activity: Teen Number Story Problem Solving (10 min)
hands-on

Students solve word problems by modeling on ten frames

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen carefully to the math story
  2. Use your ten frame and counters to solve
  3. Show your answer by pointing to the ten frame
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps place counters on ten frame

Challenge: Student creates own story problems

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our math problem-solving today!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of solving today's problems?
  • Can you tell me one thing you learned about teen numbers?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about adding to teen numbers!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Teen numbers can be challenging for young learners. Focus on making it fun and playful.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle encouragement
  • Celebrate effort over perfect answers
  • Make math feel like a game
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing teen number order, difficulty visualizing quantities

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to use ten frame, understanding of 'ten and some more'

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a math story problem together
  • Play 'teen number hunt' around the house
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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