Logic and Early Math Lesson - Use Drawings to Help Solve, Addition Story Problems (#'s 1-5), Preschool
In the "Use Drawings to Help Solve" lesson, preschool students embark on an intriguing journey into the world of Addition Story Problems, focusing on numbers 1-5. This lesson is nestled within the broader unit of Operations and Algebraic Thinking Within 5, designed to lay the foundational stones of mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills in young learners.
Through engaging activities such as the "Adding at the Hospital Worksheet" and the "Desert Addition Worksheet," students will learn how to visually represent addition problems. This method not only makes abstract concepts more tangible for young minds but also strengthens their understanding of how numbers can be combined to form new totals.
The importance of this lesson cannot be overstated. By learning to use drawings as a tool to solve addition problems, students develop critical thinking and visualization skills. These skills are crucial not only in mathematics but in everyday life, enabling them to break down complex problems into manageable parts. Furthermore, this early grasp of algebraic thinking paves the way for more advanced mathematical concepts, ensuring a strong academic foundation.
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Activity 1 / Adding at the Hospital Worksheet
The hospital might not be the most fun place your kids look forward to visiting. After all, hospital trips often means seeing a doctor, and then pills and maybe even shots! However, your kids don’t need to be scared while doing this exercise. In the worksheet, your kids will be learning how to count with nurses and doctors. Read the word problems in the tracing sheet to your kids, and then help them trace the line from the word problems to the matching picture.
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Activity 2 / Desert Addition Worksheet
In the desert, there is a long stretch of sand, very little water, and it is usually burning hot. Show your kids the picture and teach them the names of each of the desert animals. These animals can be found in the desert because they have adapted to living in the harsh conditions. Now, read each of the word problems in this worksheet to your kids and check the box next to the pictures that show what is happening in the story.
