Addition Adventure: Let's Learn to Add!

Mathematics Grades 1st Grade 4:36 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson using the NUMBEROCK math facts song to teach and reinforce addition facts for 1st graders.

Video Resource

Math Facts Song | Addition for Kids | Learn to Add

Math Songs by NUMBEROCK

Duration: 4:36
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Key Concepts

  • Addition as combining two groups
  • Understanding the equals sign (=)
  • Memorizing basic addition facts (1+1 to 10+10)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to recall addition facts from 1+1 to 10+10.
  • Students will be able to solve simple addition problems with sums up to 20.
  • Students will be able to understand that addition means putting groups together.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about addition. Discuss what the '+' and '=' signs mean. Introduce the NUMBEROCK video as a fun way to learn addition facts.
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the 'Math Facts Song | Addition for Kids | Learn to Add' video by NUMBEROCK. Encourage students to sing along and dance to the beat.
  • Practice Together (10 mins)
    After the video, go through some of the addition facts presented in the song. Use manipulatives (like counters or blocks) to visually represent the addition problems. For example, for '1 + 2 = 3', show one block and then add two more to demonstrate the concept.
  • Partner Work (10 mins)
    Divide students into pairs. Give each pair a set of flashcards with addition problems (e.g., 3+2, 4+1, 5+3). Have them take turns solving the problems and explaining their answers to each other. Encourage the use of manipulatives if needed.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the key addition facts learned in the lesson. Ask students to share their favorite addition fact from the song. Briefly discuss how addition helps us in everyday life.

Interactive Exercises

  • Number Line Hop
    Create a number line on the floor (or use a printed one). Call out addition problems (e.g., 'Start at 2, add 3'). Have students hop along the number line to find the answer.
  • Addition Bingo
    Create bingo cards with numbers (sums) on them. Call out addition problems (e.g., '2 plus 3'). Students mark the sum on their bingo cards. The first student to get bingo wins!

Discussion Questions

  • What does it mean to 'add'?
  • Can you think of a time when you used addition today?
  • Why is it helpful to know your addition facts?

Skills Developed

  • Memorization
  • Problem-solving
  • Number sense
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is 1 + 1?

Correct Answer: 2

Question 2:

What is 2 + 2?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 3:

What is 3 + 1?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 4:

What is 4 + 2?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 5:

What is 5 + 5?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 6:

What is 6 + 1?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 7:

What is 7 + 2?

Correct Answer: 9

Question 8:

What is 8 + 1?

Correct Answer: 9

Question 9:

What is 9 + 1?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 10:

What is 10 + 2?

Correct Answer: 12

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

1 + 2 = ____

Correct Answer: 3

Question 2:

2 + 3 = ____

Correct Answer: 5

Question 3:

3 + 3 = ____

Correct Answer: 6

Question 4:

4 + 4 = ____

Correct Answer: 8

Question 5:

5 + 2 = ____

Correct Answer: 7

Question 6:

6 + 2 = ____

Correct Answer: 8

Question 7:

7 + 3 = ____

Correct Answer: 10

Question 8:

8 + 2 = ____

Correct Answer: 10

Question 9:

9 + 2 = ____

Correct Answer: 11

Question 10:

10 + 3 = ____

Correct Answer: 13

Educational Standards

1.N.2:[Standard] Solve addition and subtraction problems with sums and minuends of up to 10 in real-world and mathematical contexts. 1.N.2.3:[Objective] Demonstrate fluency with basic facts of addition and subtraction with sums and minuends of up to 10.

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