Addition
is definitely my favorite math concept to teach in kindergarten! We really have
so much fun! As with most of my math lessons, I love to introduce this unit
through simple picture books. The books allow the students to make real-world
connections and begin to grasp this new concept.
Over the past week, we have jumped head first into all things addition! We began our first lesson by reading “Animals on Board” by Stuart Murphy. As we read, we briefly discussed our new vocabulary: plus, equals, sum. After reading, the students enjoyed acting out our own addition problems. “There were 2 brown frogs and 3 green frogs sitting on a log. How many frogs were there in all?” As our friends were busy hopping around the classroom and acting out the problems, we worked hard to create an addition sentence on the white board. This activity is by far a class favorite! There’s just something about being silly AND solving math problems that makes for an afternoon of serious fun!
We also make a new friend during this math unit. Meet “Andy Addition,” our math pal who helps us remember our new vocabulary!
As we continue our unit on addition, the students will learn many different ways to answer a problem. From using their fingers to counting with manipulatives to writing an equation… we will be busy!
Next up on room 203’s agenda includes reading “One Fish, Two Fish” and using gold fish crackers to model our addition sentences. There’s so much learning on the horizon, I can barely stand it! J
Stay tuned for more of our exciting kindergarten adventures! In the meantime, check out this wonderful website for some exciting kindergarten math games: http://www.abcya.com/kindergarten_computers.htm
Over the past week, we have jumped head first into all things addition! We began our first lesson by reading “Animals on Board” by Stuart Murphy. As we read, we briefly discussed our new vocabulary: plus, equals, sum. After reading, the students enjoyed acting out our own addition problems. “There were 2 brown frogs and 3 green frogs sitting on a log. How many frogs were there in all?” As our friends were busy hopping around the classroom and acting out the problems, we worked hard to create an addition sentence on the white board. This activity is by far a class favorite! There’s just something about being silly AND solving math problems that makes for an afternoon of serious fun!
We also make a new friend during this math unit. Meet “Andy Addition,” our math pal who helps us remember our new vocabulary!
As we continue our unit on addition, the students will learn many different ways to answer a problem. From using their fingers to counting with manipulatives to writing an equation… we will be busy!
Next up on room 203’s agenda includes reading “One Fish, Two Fish” and using gold fish crackers to model our addition sentences. There’s so much learning on the horizon, I can barely stand it! J
Stay tuned for more of our exciting kindergarten adventures! In the meantime, check out this wonderful website for some exciting kindergarten math games: http://www.abcya.com/kindergarten_computers.htm
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