Mathematics - Week 2

Introduction (2-3 minutes)

Place 3 blocks in one container and 2 blocks in another container. Show your student both groups. Say: "I have 3 blocks here and 2 blocks here. What happens if I put them all together?" Pour both groups into one pile.

Say: "Today we're going to learn about combining groups—putting two groups together to find out how many we have in total. This is called addition!"

Main Activity (8-10 minutes)

Start with simple combinations. Place 2 blocks in one bowl and 3 blocks in another bowl.

Say: "Let's count the first group together: 1, 2. Now let's count the second group: 1, 2, 3. Now watch what happens when we combine them." Pour both groups together.

"Now let's count them ALL together: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. When we combined 2 and 3, we got 5 total!"

Repeat with different combinations:

• 4 blocks + 1 block = 5 blocks total
• 3 blocks + 3 blocks = 6 blocks total
• 5 blocks + 2 blocks = 7 blocks total

Each time, count each group separately, then combine and count the total together.

Emphasize: "When we put groups together, we're adding. The word 'add' means to combine or join."

Practice (5-7 minutes)

Give your student two containers and a pile of objects. Say: "Put 4 blocks in this bowl and 3 blocks in that bowl." Help them count as they place objects.

Then say: "Now combine them together and count to find the total." Let your student pour them together and count: "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7."

Repeat with different numbers:

• Make a group of 2 and a group of 5, combine and count
• Make a group of 6 and a group of 1, combine and count
• Make a group of 3 and a group of 4, combine and count

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Ask: "What does 'adding' mean?" (Combining or putting together groups.) "If I have 3 toys and you give me 2 more, do I have more or less than before?" (More!)

Preview: "Tomorrow we'll learn a special symbol that means 'add'—the plus sign!"

Introduction (2-3 minutes)

Review yesterday: "Yesterday we learned to combine groups. Today we'll learn the special symbol that means 'add' or 'combine.'"

Show the + card. Say: "This is called a plus sign. When we see this symbol, it means ADD or PUT TOGETHER."

Main Activity (8-10 minutes)

Place 2 blocks on the left side of the table. Place the + card in the middle. Place 3 blocks on the right side.

Say: "This shows 2 PLUS 3. The plus sign tells us to put these groups together." Combine the groups and count: "2 plus 3 equals 5."

Practice reading addition problems with the plus sign:

• Show 4 blocks + card + 1 block. Read together: "4 plus 1"
• Show 3 blocks + card + 3 blocks. Read together: "3 plus 3"
• Show 5 blocks + card + 2 blocks. Read together: "5 plus 2"

Each time, combine the groups and count the total.

Now have your student draw the plus sign. Practice making a + on paper several times. Say: "You can make a plus by drawing a line down, then a line across."

Practice (5-7 minutes)

Give your student objects and ask them to show you addition problems:

• "Show me 2 plus 4" - Student arranges 2 objects, places + card, then 4 objects
• "Show me 5 plus 1" - Student arranges accordingly
• "Show me 3 plus 3" - Student arranges accordingly

Each time, have them combine the groups and count the total.

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Ask: "What does this symbol mean?" (Show +). Expected: "Plus" or "add" or "put together."

Say: "Great! Now you know the plus sign. Tomorrow we'll learn another symbol that goes with addition—the equals sign!"

Introduction (2-3 minutes)

Review: "We know the plus sign (+) means add or put together. Today we'll learn the equals sign (=) and write complete addition sentences!"

Show the = card. Say: "This is the equals sign. It means 'is the same as' or 'makes.' When we see it, we know the answer is coming."

Main Activity (8-10 minutes)

Demonstrate with objects and cards. Place 3 blocks, then +, then 2 blocks, then =, then count and place 5 objects.

Say: "This shows: 3 plus 2 equals 5. We can write this as: 3 + 2 = 5."

Write it out: "3 + 2 = 5" on paper or board. Point to each part as you read: "Three plus two equals five."

Practice writing several addition sentences together:

• Show 4 + 1 with objects, count total (5), write: 4 + 1 = 5
• Show 2 + 3 with objects, count total (5), write: 2 + 3 = 5
• Show 5 + 2 with objects, count total (7), write: 5 + 2 = 7

Emphasize the pattern: "First number + second number = total."

Practice (5-7 minutes)

Give your student paper and pencil. Call out addition problems for them to solve with objects and then write:

• "Show me 3 + 4 and write the answer." (Student uses objects to find 7, writes 3 + 4 = 7)
• "Show me 2 + 2 and write the answer." (Writes 2 + 2 = 4)
• "Show me 6 + 1 and write the answer." (Writes 6 + 1 = 7)

Provide help with forming numbers if needed. Focus on understanding the concept, not perfect handwriting.

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Ask: "What does the equals sign mean?" (Is the same as, makes, the answer.) Write 4 + 3 = 7 and ask them to read it aloud.

Preview: "Tomorrow we'll use addition to solve story problems—real situations where we need to add!"

Introduction (2-3 minutes)

Say: "Today we're going to use addition to solve story problems—just like real life! When we hear a story about putting things together, we can use addition to find the answer."

Tell a simple story: "I have 2 apples. My friend gives me 3 more apples. How many apples do I have now?"

Main Activity (8-10 minutes)

Model solving story problems step-by-step:

Story 1: "Sarah has 4 toy cars. Her brother gives her 2 more cars. How many cars does Sarah have now?"

• Step 1: "Let's act it out." Place 4 objects: "Here are Sarah's 4 cars."
• Step 2: "Now her brother gives her 2 more." Add 2 objects: "Here are the 2 more cars."
• Step 3: "Let's count them all together: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Sarah has 6 cars."
• Step 4: "Let's write the addition sentence: 4 + 2 = 6"

Story 2: "There are 3 birds in a tree. Then 5 more birds fly to the tree. How many birds are in the tree now?"

Work through the same 4 steps together. Result: 3 + 5 = 8

Story 3: "Mom baked 5 cookies. Dad baked 3 cookies. How many cookies did they bake in all?"

Work through together. Result: 5 + 3 = 8

Practice (5-7 minutes)

Give your student story problems to solve independently:

• "You have 2 pencils. I give you 4 more pencils. How many pencils do you have?" (2 + 4 = 6)
• "There are 6 flowers in a vase. You add 1 more flower. How many flowers are in the vase?" (6 + 1 = 7)
• "A dog has 3 bones. He finds 3 more bones. How many bones does he have?" (3 + 3 = 6)

For each problem, have your student: 1) Act it out with objects, 2) Count the total, 3) Write the addition sentence.

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Ask: "When do we use addition in real life?" (When we get more of something, when we put groups together, when we want to find a total.)

Preview: "Tomorrow we'll practice everything we've learned about addition this week!"

Introduction (2-3 minutes)

Say: "This week you learned all about addition! Today we're going to show off your addition skills with fun challenges."

Quick review: "What does + mean?" (Add/put together) "What does = mean?" (Equals/makes/the answer)

Main Activity (8-10 minutes)

Addition Challenge Stations:

Station 1 - Fast Facts: Give quick addition problems to solve with objects:

• 2 + 1 = ?
• 3 + 3 = ?
• 5 + 4 = ?
• 6 + 2 = ?

Station 2 - Write It: Show objects arranged as addition problems (e.g., 4 blocks + 3 blocks), student writes the sentence: 4 + 3 = 7

Station 3 - Story Time: Tell 2-3 story problems for student to solve: "You have 3 crayons. Mom gives you 5 more. How many do you have?"

Station 4 - Make Your Own: Student creates their own addition story problem and solves it!

Celebrate success at each station!

Practice (5-7 minutes)

Addition Art: Give your student paper and crayons. Say: "Draw an addition picture! Draw 2 flowers, then draw 3 more flowers. Write the addition sentence: 2 + 3 = 5."

If time allows, create more addition pictures with different numbers.

Optional: Create an "Addition Book" by stapling several addition drawings together.

Closure (2-3 minutes)

Celebrate: "You learned addition this week! You can combine groups, use the + and = symbols, write addition sentences, and solve story problems. That's amazing math thinking!"

Ask: "What's your favorite thing you learned about addition?" Let them share.

Preview: "Next week, we'll learn about subtraction—the opposite of addition! Instead of putting together, we'll practice taking away."