Using Fingers to Solve Addition Story Problems - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
In the lesson titled "Using Fingers to Solve Addition Story Problems," Kindergarten students will dive into the fascinating world of addition and subtraction through engaging story problems. This lesson is a critical part of the chapter on Addition and Subtraction Story Problems in the unit focused on Additional Practice with Numbers up to 20. Through activities like the Baseball Addition Worksheet and the Tooth Fairy Addition Worksheet, students will learn how to use their fingers as a practical tool to solve addition problems rooted in real-life scenarios.
Understanding how to solve addition story problems using fingers is instrumental for young students as it lays down the foundational mathematical skills required for more complex arithmetic in the future. It enhances their ability to visualize and solve problems, which is crucial for their overall cognitive development. Moreover, integrating story problems with familiar themes like baseball and the tooth fairy not only makes learning more enjoyable but also helps in retaining their interest and improving their problem-solving skills. This interactive method encourages active participation, making it easier for them to grasp and apply the concept of addition in everyday situations.
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Activity 1 / Baseball Addition Worksheet
Who doesn’t love a good game of baseball right? If your kids enjoy the sport, they might be very excited to complete this simple addition worksheet. There are three simple word sentences in the picture. Help your children read the problems, and then use the pictures to help them add with their fingers. Tell your kids to copy the fingers which are being held up in the pictures, then check the box with the correct answer after adding the numbers.
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Activity 2 / Tooth Fairy Addition Worksheet
Your kids have probably heard of the tooth fairy, and if they have started losing teeth, might have gotten one or two visits from this generous mystical woman. They probably get excited to see the stash of money the tooth fairy leaves under their pillow in exchange for their teeth when they wake up. In this worksheet, they get to help Jill and Joey count the dollars which the tooth fairy has left for them. Look at the pictures and ask your kids to use their fingers to add the numbers, and then check the box that has the correct answer.
