Spring into Addition: A Movement Math Adventure!

Math Grades 1st Grade 6:25 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn addition facts while moving our bodies with a fun Spring-themed game! Get ready to add and exercise!

Video Resource

SPRING ADDITION GAME. BRAIN BREAK EXERCISE FOR KIDS. MOVEMENT ACTIVITY. MATH ADDING GAME.

MOVING TIME ACADEMY

Duration: 6:25
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Key Concepts

  • Addition facts within 20
  • Number recognition
  • Problem-solving

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to accurately solve addition problems within 20.
  • Students will be able to connect addition problems to corresponding physical activities.
  • Students will improve reaction time by selecting answers within a time limit.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by explaining that today they will play an addition game where they get to move their bodies! Briefly review what addition means (putting numbers together to find a total).
  • Video Activity (15 mins)
    Play the 'SPRING ADDITION GAME' video. Encourage students to actively participate by choosing the correct answer and performing the matching exercise. Pause the video if needed to give students more time to think and react.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the addition facts presented in the video. Ask students which addition problems were easy or hard for them. Discuss the importance of practicing addition facts.

Interactive Exercises

  • Flashcard Fun
    Create addition flashcards with problems from the video. Have students solve the problems and then do a related movement (e.g., jumping jacks, hopping) for each correct answer.
  • Number Line Hop
    Draw a number line on the floor (or use tape). Call out an addition problem, and have students hop along the number line to find the answer.

Discussion Questions

  • What does it mean to add?
  • Which addition problem was the easiest for you? Why?
  • Which addition problem was the hardest for you? Why?

Skills Developed

  • Addition fluency
  • Active listening
  • Problem-solving
  • Gross Motor Skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is 5 + 2?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 2:

What is 3 + 4?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 3:

What is 10 + 0?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 4:

What is 6 + 1?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 5:

What is 2 + 2?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 6:

What is 8 + 2?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 7:

What is 1 + 5?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 8:

What is 4 + 4?

Correct Answer: 8

Question 9:

What is 7 + 1?

Correct Answer: 8

Question 10:

What is 9 + 1?

Correct Answer: 10

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

3 + 2 = ____

Correct Answer: 5

Question 2:

1 + 1 = ____

Correct Answer: 2

Question 3:

4 + 1 = ____

Correct Answer: 5

Question 4:

2 + 3 = ____

Correct Answer: 5

Question 5:

0 + 5 = ____

Correct Answer: 5

Question 6:

6 + 2 = ____

Correct Answer: 8

Question 7:

4 + 3 = ____

Correct Answer: 7

Question 8:

1 + 6 = ____

Correct Answer: 7

Question 9:

5 + 3 = ____

Correct Answer: 8

Question 10:

2 + 5 = ____

Correct Answer: 7

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.C.6:Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13). CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.1:Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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