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Welcome to Addition! – Greet our little mathematicians – Playing with numbers and trains – Use colorful cubes to make trains – Learn to add numbers up to 10 – Add cubes to make a total of 10 – Building cube trains for addition – Each train represents a number to add | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of addition in a fun and engaging way. Start the class with a warm greeting to make the children feel excited about learning math. Explain that they will be using colorful cube blocks to build ‘trains’ that represent numbers. As they connect the cubes, they will visually see how numbers combine to make new totals. The goal is to help them understand addition by making trains with a total of 10 cubes. Encourage the children to use different color combinations and to count aloud as they add cubes to their trains. This hands-on activity will help solidify their understanding of basic addition up to 10.

Learning Addition with Cube Trains! – What is addition? – Putting together numbers to get a sum – Adding means total count – When we add, we count all items together – Let’s use cube trains for addition – Cube trains help us see addition – Adding up to 10 with cubes – Use cubes to make trains that add to 10 | This slide introduces the concept of addition to Pre-K students using a hands-on approach with cube trains. Start by explaining that addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to find out the total amount. Use simple language and real-life examples that they can relate to, such as adding toys together. Demonstrate with cube trains how to physically combine groups of cubes to reach a total sum, specifically focusing on sums up to 10. Encourage the students to participate by building their own cube trains during the activity. Provide guidance and ensure that each student understands that the total length of the cube train represents the sum of the individual cubes.

Building Cube Trains to Learn Addition – What is a cube train? – A line of cubes stuck together – Cubes represent numbers – Each cube is a number to add – Building trains for addition – Use cubes to show adding numbers – Adding up to 10 with cubes – Make different trains that equal 10 | This slide introduces the concept of using cube trains to understand addition for Pre-K students. A cube train is a visual and tactile way to represent numbers and addition by sticking cubes together. Each cube represents a single unit or number, and by connecting them, children can see how numbers add up to make new numbers. The goal is to build trains that have a total value of 10, which helps students grasp the concept of addition up to 10. For the activity, provide a variety of colored cubes and encourage students to create different combinations of trains that add up to 10, such as 5 red cubes + 5 blue cubes, or 6 green cubes + 4 yellow cubes. This hands-on activity will help solidify their understanding of basic addition.

Let’s Make a Cube Train! – Start with a 3-cube train – Add a 2-cube train – Connect both trains – Combining two trains makes a longer train – Count the total cubes – How many cubes in our new train? | This activity is designed to introduce the concept of addition in a tangible and interactive way. Start by showing the students how to build a small cube train with 3 cubes. Then, build a second train with 2 cubes. Ask the students what they think will happen if we put the two trains together. After connecting them, guide the students to count the total number of cubes in the new, longer train. This hands-on activity helps them visualize the process of addition and understand that combining two groups will result in a larger group. Encourage the students to experiment with different combinations of cube trains that add up to 10 or less, reinforcing the concept of addition up to 10.

Adding with Cube Trains – Connect a 3-cube train to a 2-cube train – Count all the cubes in the new train – 3 cubes plus 2 cubes equals? – How many cubes do we have now? – Discover the total number of cubes – Adding cubes helps us learn to add numbers! | This slide introduces the concept of addition by using cube trains, which are a tangible way for Pre-K students to visualize adding numbers. Start by showing them how to connect a smaller cube train to another. Then, guide them to count the total number of cubes in the new, longer train. Ask them to predict the total before counting to encourage engagement. This activity helps them understand that addition is combining two groups to find out how many there are in total. For the activity, provide different sets of cube trains and let each student or pair of students build their own trains and count the cubes. Encourage them to use different color cubes for each number to visually distinguish the groups being added.

Practice Time: Building Cube Trains – Build your own cube trains – Create combinations that make 10 – Try 2 cubes + 8 cubes, or 5 cubes + 5 cubes – Work together with classmates – Help each other learn | This slide is designed for a hands-on activity where students will actively engage in building cube trains to understand the concept of addition up to 10. Encourage students to use physical cubes to make different combinations that add up to 10, such as 2 cubes plus 8 cubes, or 5 cubes plus 5 cubes. Promote teamwork by having them work in pairs or small groups, allowing them to help each other and share their discoveries. As a teacher, walk around the classroom to assist and praise successful combinations. Prepare to offer guidance and ensure that each student is involved and understands the activity. This practical exercise will help solidify their understanding of addition within 10.

Building Cube Trains to Add Up to 10 – Explore ways to make 10 – Try 5 cubes plus 5 more – Like two hands with all fingers up! – How about 6 cubes then 4? – Like a half dozen eggs minus 2 – Discover all combinations – Mix different colors or sizes for fun! | This slide introduces the concept of addition using cube trains to create a visual and tactile learning experience for Pre-K students. The goal is to help them understand that there are multiple ways to combine numbers to reach the sum of 10. Encourage the children to physically build the cube trains with different combinations, such as 5 red cubes and 5 blue cubes, or 6 big cubes and 4 small cubes. This hands-on activity will aid in their comprehension of basic addition and the concept of making ten. As a teacher, prepare to guide them through the activity, ensuring they grasp the idea that regardless of the combination, the total number of cubes will always add up to 10. Offer praise for creativity in their combinations and encourage sharing their findings with the class.

Class Activity: Cube Train Creations – Build cube trains totaling 10 – Use colors for addition parts – Each color represents a number in your addition – Share your cube train – Explain your addition to class – Tell us how you combined the cubes to make 10 | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students understand the concept of addition by physically manipulating objects. Provide students with a variety of colored cubes and instruct them to create ‘cube trains’ where the total number of cubes adds up to 10. Encourage them to use different colors to represent different addends in their equation (e.g., 4 blue cubes + 6 red cubes = 10 cubes). After building their trains, each student will present their creation to the class and explain how they used addition to make 10. This hands-on activity not only reinforces the concept of addition but also allows for creativity and peer learning. Possible variations include working in pairs, using additional manipulatives, or challenging students to find all possible combinations that add up to 10.

Celebrating Our Cube Train Creations! – Fantastic work with cube trains – Cheers to our young mathematicians – Addition is fun and useful – Addition helps us count things faster and easier – Keep practicing and counting – Try making cube trains at home too! | This slide is meant to congratulate the students on their hard work and to reinforce the concept that math, especially addition, can be enjoyable and beneficial. Highlight the students’ achievements in building cube trains and using them to understand addition up to 10. Encourage them to view themselves as capable mathematicians and to continue practicing these skills both in the classroom and at home. The goal is to end the lesson on a positive note, ensuring the students feel confident and excited about math. Suggest that they can use toys or objects at home to create their own cube trains and practice adding up to 10 in a playful and engaging way.