Math Lesson - Enrichment, Make it Easy Strategies, Grade 1
In the "Enrichment" lesson, designed specifically for Grade 1 students, young learners will dive into the "Make it Easy Strategies" chapter, an integral part of the "Applications in Operations Within 100" unit. This lesson is crafted to enhance students' understanding and application of foundational math concepts through engaging and interactive activities.
Students will embark on a mathematical adventure with the "X Marks the Spot Worksheet," where they will practice locating and adding numbers within a 100 grid, honing their spatial and numerical recognition skills. The "Supermarket Math Worksheet" will introduce them to real-world applications of addition and subtraction, as they calculate totals and changes, a vital skill for everyday life. Finally, the "Hoppy Hares Worksheet" will encourage students to leap into skip counting, a fundamental stepping stone for multiplication.
Why is this important? Mastering these strategies at an early age sets the groundwork for future mathematical learning. It boosts problem-solving skills, encourages logical thinking, and helps in understanding more complex mathematical concepts down the line. Moreover, applying math in real-world contexts, like the supermarket exercise, reinforces the relevance and necessity of math in daily life, fostering a more profound and lasting engagement with the subject.
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Activity 1 / X Marks the Spot Worksheet
Pirates have many adventures, and your kids probably love a good pirate story or movie. Ask your kids to tell you some of the things they know about pirates, what they do, and some of the things they like to say. In this worksheet, your kids will be introduced to some pirates. Point at the pictures shown and ask your kids to tell you what the image shows. Then, look at the equations in the downloadable printout. Help your kids put an X next to the number that makes the number sentence true.
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Activity 2 / Supermarket Math Worksheet
The supermarket is a very fun place to be, and your kids probably look forward to escorting you to the supermarket to get some shopping done. Ask your kids what they look forward to doing or buying the most when they go to the supermarket. There are three questions in this worksheet, read each one to your child, and help them interpret it to an equation. Then, look at the options on the right and help your kids check the number sentence that matches the word problem.
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Activity 3 / Hoppy Hares Worksheet
Rabbits are cute and fun little animals. Some people even keep these friendly little fluff balls as their pets. Begin this worksheet exercise by asking your kids if they can identify the rabbits in the picture. Now, help them solve the simple mathematics in the picture. The rabbits need to hop from place to place, and they need your child’s help to figure out where to jump next. Look at the numbers given, and help your kids check the number that should be next.
