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Problem Solving Showcase

Celebrating Math Learning

Day 179of 180
Week 36of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

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Demonstrate independent problem-solving skills

2

Apply previously learned math concepts

3

Build confidence in mathematical thinking

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 2:6

“For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.”

— Proverbs 2:6 (WEB)

God gives us wisdom to solve problems and learn new things

📦 Materials Needed

  • Assorted manipulatives (blocks, counting bears)
  • Problem-solving cards
  • BibleMouse Problem Solving Worksheet
  • Timer or stopwatch
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse problem-solving adventure! Let's remember how brave we've been learning math this year.

💭 Review Question: What fun math things did we learn yesterday about patterns?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll show how smart we are by solving different math challenges!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We can solve problems by thinking carefully
  • It's okay to try different ways to find an answer
  • God helps us learn and grow
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good problem solver?
  • How can we be brave when something seems tricky?
3Activity: Problem Solving Station Challenge (6 min)
hands-on

Students rotate through 3-4 problem-solving stations with different math challenges

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a station
  2. Read the challenge card
  3. Try to solve the problem
  4. Show your work or solution
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Work with a parent helper

Challenge: Complete multiple stations independently

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our problem-solving skills! Share what we learned.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite problem to solve?
  • What made you feel proud today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll celebrate all our math learning this year!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson celebrates mathematical problem-solving skills developed throughout the year

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage effort over perfect answers
  • Use positive, encouraging language
  • Help child see mistakes as learning opportunities
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get frustrated if problems seem difficult

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Willingness to try, creative thinking, persistence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of problem-solving work for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Create a special 'Math Problem Solver' certificate

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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