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Counting On from Teens

Adding with Teen Numbers

Day 122of 180
Week 25of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count on from teen numbers (11-19)

2

Add small numbers to teen numbers

3

Develop confidence in mathematical thinking

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

— Proverbs 9:10 (WEB)

Just as we build understanding in math by learning step by step, we grow in wisdom by learning about God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Counters
  • Number line
  • Pencil
  • BibleMouse math worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Greet student and review previous day's teen number addition

💭 Review Question: What teen number did we work with yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Demonstrate counting on from teen numbers

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When we count on, we start with the bigger number
  • Let's start at 15 and count 3 more numbers
  • Watch how we move forward on our number line
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me how to count on from 16?
  • What happens when we add numbers to teen numbers?
3Activity: Teen Number Hop (10 min)
hands-on

Use a large floor number line to physically hop and count on

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start at a teen number
  2. Hop forward the number of spaces you're adding
  3. Count each hop out loud
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer hops, smaller numbers

Challenge: Add two small numbers to a teen number

4Closing (3 min)

Review counting on strategy

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about adding to teen numbers?
  • Show me how you count on from a teen number

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll use a number line to add teen numbers

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Counting on is a key early math strategy for addition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Use physical movement to reinforce learning
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering to start with the larger number when counting on

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child confidently starting at teen number and counting forward

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse teen number coloring worksheet
  • Play 'Count On' card game from Resource Guide

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