Math Stairs (1 More) - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - One More and One Less
In the engaging "Math Stairs (1 More)" lesson, designed specifically for Kindergarten students, learners will embark on an exciting journey into the world of counting and cardinality, focusing on the concept of "One More. " This lesson falls under the broader chapter of understanding numbers in terms of "One More and One Less" and is an essential building block in mastering counting and cardinality up to 20.
Through a series of carefully crafted activities including the "Build the Stairs Worksheet," "Construction Zone: Counting Stairs Worksheet," and "Transportation: Steps Worksheet," students will not only learn to identify numbers but also grasp the fundamental concept of adding one more to numbers ranging from 1 to 10. The hands-on approach of using stairs as a visual and physical representation of numbers helps solidify the abstract concept of addition by one in young minds.
Understanding the concept of "One More" is crucial for students as it lays the groundwork for more complex mathematical operations such as addition and subtraction. By mastering this concept, students develop a strong numerical foundation, enhancing their counting skills and preparing them for future mathematical challenges.
Estimated classroom time: 13 min
Chapter: One More and One Less
Unit: Counting and Cardinality up to 20
Click on any activity below to start learning.
1st
3:00 min
Build the Stairs Worksheet
worksheet
2nd
3:00 min
Construction Zone: Counting Stairs Worksheet
worksheet
3rd
3:00 min
Transportation: Steps Worksheet
worksheet
4th
4:00 min
Adding 1 More to Numbers 1-10
Quiz
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Activity 1 / Build the Stairs Worksheet
Does your kid like to build with blocks but needs some practice with counting? Counting numbers can be difficult to learn at first, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Building a staircase can be fun and interactive with this math worksheet designed to help your preschooler choose numbers correctly. Using stairs as a way to stimulate learning, your child will pick the next highest number to keep the staircase going up. This printable PDF is sure to please your little one!
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Activity 2 / Construction Zone: Counting Stairs Worksheet
Do your kids know what professional jobs and professionals are? These are jobs that require people who are particularly skilled in that field, and the people who are skilled in that area are called professionals. Ask your kids if they can tell you some of the professional jobs they know. Now, look at this worksheet. Construction is one of the professional jobs, and it requires handling equipment. Help your kids find the bricks that will make the stairs 1 step higher, and then check the stack of bricks that fits.
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Activity 3 / Transportation: Steps Worksheet
Trips are important to everyone, and for different reasons. Transportation and the different modes of transportation have made it much easier for everyone to get to where they need to be, and on time too. Ask your little ones if they can identify the mode of transportation in the picture. Then, Help your kids check the correct set of blocks that will complete the steps so that the passengers can get where they are going.
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Activity 4 / Adding 1 More to Numbers 1-10 - Quiz
This quiz assesses students’ ability to understand the concept of adding 1 more to a number by using counting groups and stacking stairs.
