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Which Has More?

More and Less

Day 32of 180
Week 7of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of 'more' by comparing two groups of objects

2

Identify which group has more items

3

Develop early counting and comparison skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 14:17

“They told him, 'We only have here five loaves and two fish.'”

— Matthew 14:17 (WEB)

Demonstrates the concept of comparing quantities, showing how Jesus can do much with little

📦 Materials Needed

  • Counting bears (or small toys)
  • Two different colored containers
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK3 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Greet your little learner with excitement! Remind them of yesterday's lesson about Jesus feeding many people.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how many people Jesus fed?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today, we're going to play a fun game about 'more'! Just like Jesus can do more with a little, we can learn about comparing things.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at these two containers
  • We'll count how many bears are in each
  • Then we'll see which container has MORE!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me 'more'?
  • Which group looks bigger?
3Activity: More Bears Game (6 min)
hands-on comparison

Place 1 bear in one container and 5 bears in another. Help child compare and count.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put bears in two different containers
  2. Count bears in first container
  3. Count bears in second container
  4. Ask 'Which container has MORE bears?'
  5. Let child point and count again
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer bears, help count

Challenge: Use different sized objects, encourage independent counting

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your child's learning! Give high fives and praise.

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many bears were in the first container?
  • How many bears were in the second container?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll play with MORE toys and learn about adding!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are just beginning to understand quantity comparisons

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic voice
  • Count slowly and clearly
  • Let child touch and move bears
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between 'more' and actual number of objects

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child pointing to larger group when asked 'Which has more?'

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library counting worksheets
  • Sing 'More and Less' song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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