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Domino fun!

Students will use a domino turned vertically and count the dots in the top section and the dots in the bottom section and add the 2 numbers together and write an equation. Students can make a domino to eat.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics)

By Lydia Wilson.

Friendship addition

This lesson introduces students to the concept of basic single digit addition.

Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics)

By Jennifer Barbee.

Money counts

Lesson introducing counting money and making change.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Mathematics)

By Angie Horne.

More or less

This lesson contains a series of activities on more or less. These activities can be used over several days or combined into a one-day lesson.

Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics)

By Sarah Owens.

Number combinations

Students will use green and blue craft pom-poms to explore number combinations to five.

Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics)

By Beth Deyton.

Reindeer boots

Children will use problem-solving techniques to answer the question, “How many boots will Santa need for his reindeer?”

Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics)

By Vanette Hann.

Shopping spree

Students will practice counting money up to five dollars using grocery ads from local stores.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Mathematics)

By Lauren Gary.

Smart money

Students will practice making money trades to equal $.25 kinesthetically and with manipulatives.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Mathematics)

By Sherry Griffith.

Subtraction sticks

Using craft sticks, students will practice subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers with renaming.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Mathematics)

By Susan Fry.

Whole language reading: Pumpkin pie baking activity

A whole language literature-based reading lesson that culminates in a cooking extension activity.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts and Mathematics)

By Amy Durso.

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Begin with buttons: Looking back and moving forward

This Illuminations lesson is the last of an eight-part unit titled “Begin With Buttons.” In this lesson, students review the work of the previous lessons through a variety of activity stations, one of which involves using an interactive website.... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Beverage sharing and serving

Students determine, using a nonstandard cup or plastic drinking container, the minimum amount of fruit drink needed to serve class members. Illuminations provides an activity sheet and detailed instructions for completing the lesson. Students will:... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Comparing sets

In this lesson, the second of a six-part unit from Illuminations, a children's book sets the stage for encouraging students to review counting back. Students write subtraction problems and model them with cubes. They then compare sets and record differences... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Counting back

This lesson, one of a six-part unit from Illuminations titled “How Many More Fish?,” students count to compare plates of fish-shaped crackers then record the comparison in vertical and horizontal format. They apply their skills of reasoning... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Counting back and counting on

In this lesson, the first of a seven-part unit from Illuminations, students model subtraction with connecting cubes while the teacher reads to them from counting books. Then students make a train of connecting cubes and write in vertical and horizontal... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Counting to find sums

This lesson, one of a six-part unit from Illuminations titled “Do it with Dominoes,” focuses on the “counting” model for addition and begins with reading a counting book. Students model the numbers with counters as the book is read.... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Lost buttons

Students investigate subtraction more directly, beginning with the easier “take away” mode. They model “take away” subtraction with buttons and write subtraction sentences. Illuminations provides helpful handouts and detailed instructions... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Mixing In Math

This site offers 40 activities that can be used to teach and practice math skills during everyday routines. Activities are designed for use in after school programs, daily school routines, and at home for kids ages 5-13. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: TERC

More and more buttons

This Illuminations lesson is the fourth of an eight-part unit titled &dlquo;Begin With Buttons.” In this lesson, students use buttons to create, model, and record addition sentences. They also explore commutativity in addition contexts. This... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Shirts full of buttons

This lesson is one of an 8-part unit from Illuminations titled “Shirts Full of Buttons.” In this lesson students explore subtraction in the comparative mode by answering questions such as “How many more?” and “How many less?”... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations