Adding with 4's - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Fluency
In the "Adding with 4's" lesson, designed for Kindergarten students within the "Counting and Cardinality up to 20" unit, learners will embark on a mathematical journey to strengthen their fluency in addition, specifically focusing on adding the number 4 to other numbers. Through engaging activities such as the Domino +4 Worksheet, Flags and Fours Worksheet, and Solar Math Worksheet, students will explore various contexts and visual aids that enhance their understanding and ability to perform addition operations with the number 4.
By participating in this lesson, students will learn to confidently and accurately add the number 4 to other numbers, a fundamental skill that lays the groundwork for more complex arithmetic operations in the future. This skill is crucial because it not only builds a solid foundation in mathematical fluency but also boosts students' number sense—an essential component of early math education. Understanding how to add with 4's helps students recognize patterns, improves their problem-solving abilities, and fosters a positive attitude towards learning mathematics. Ultimately, mastering this concept is a key stepping stone in their journey towards mathematical proficiency and success in future mathematical endeavors.
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Activity 1 / Domino +4 Worksheet
Before starting this worksheet, you might want to ask your kids if they know what a domino is. Explain to them what dominoes are, and then move on to solving the equations in this printable printout. There are four simple equations here, and all of them show another number being added to the number 4. To the right are different options. Help your kids solve the equations and then circle the number that shows the sum of the domino.
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Activity 2 / Flags and Fours Worksheet
Every country has its own national flag which symbolizes the nation’s identity. This simple worksheet combines teaching math with educating your children on some country’s flags. First, ask your kids if they can identify some country’s flags if they see them. Now, look at this printout with them. Ask them to identify each flag, and then underline the number sentence that matches the picture in the colorful printout.
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Activity 3 / Solar Math Worksheet
Do your students know what the solar system is? If they don’t, you can quickly give them a brief lesson on the solar system and what it comprises of with this colorful worksheet. Math is a subject that your kindergartners will have to perfect, whether they like it or not. And unfortunately, most times they don’t like it. It is up to you to make their learning as fun as possible. Help your students draw a line to all the ways to show 4+3 in the printout.
