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Addition Strategy Choice

Adding with Teen Numbers

Day 125of 180
Week 25of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand three different strategies for adding teen numbers

2

Choose and explain a preferred addition strategy

3

Demonstrate confidence in mathematical problem-solving

📖 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 learn multiple ways to solve math problems, wisdom comes from understanding different approaches to challenges

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Number lines
  • Counters
  • Addition cards
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous day's number line addition strategies

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about adding numbers yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce three addition strategies for teen numbers

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Ten frames help us see groups of ten
  • Counting on builds number sense
  • Number lines show movement and addition
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Which strategy feels most comfortable to you?
  • Can you show me how you would add 7 + 8?
3Activity: Strategy Choice Station (10 min)
discussion

Rotate through three addition strategy stations, letting child explore and choose preferred method

📝 Instructions:
  1. Visit ten frame station
  2. Try number line station
  3. Explore counting on strategy
  4. Choose favorite method
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer counters or smaller numbers

Challenge: Add two-digit numbers using chosen strategy

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate student's strategy choice and understanding

📝 Review Questions:
  • What strategy did you like best?
  • Why did you choose that strategy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about taking away from teen numbers

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are developing number sense and learning multiple problem-solving approaches

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Let child explore different strategies
  • Praise effort over perfect answers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty maintaining focus, confusion between strategies

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent application of chosen strategy, growing confidence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse math journal to draw favorite addition strategy
  • Play addition games from BibleMouse Printables Library

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