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Welcome to Addition: Adding 4! – Greet our bright young learners – Today’s goal: Master adding 4 – Understand adding 4 to numbers – If we have 3 apples and add 4 more, we’ll have 7 apples! – Practice makes perfect – We’ll do fun activities to practice adding 4 | This slide is designed to introduce first graders to the concept of addition, specifically adding the number 4 to other numbers. Start with a warm greeting to create a welcoming atmosphere. Clearly state the objective of the lesson, which is to become proficient at adding 4. Use concrete examples like adding apples to visually demonstrate the concept. Encourage the students by telling them that practice will help them become addition experts. Plan several engaging activities such as using physical objects, interactive games, or drawing to reinforce the concept. The activities should cater to different learning styles and ensure that every student has the opportunity to grasp the concept of adding 4.

Learning to Add 4 – What is addition? – Addition means putting numbers together to find a total. – Combining groups together – When we add 4, we are putting together a group of 4 with another number. – Total number in groups – If we have 3 apples and add 4 more, how many do we have now? – Story time addition practice – I’ll tell a story about 4 friendly frogs joining a pond party. | This slide introduces the concept of addition to first graders by explaining it as the process of combining two or more numbers to find a total. Use simple language and relatable examples, such as combining groups of toys or snacks. Emphasize the action of ‘putting together’ to help them visualize the process. The story for practice should involve a scenario where 4 items are added to a group, making it interactive and engaging. For example, ‘4 new ducks came to the pond, how many are there now if there were already 5?’ This encourages students to apply the concept of addition in a fun and memorable way.

Story Time: Adding 4 Apples – Start with 4 apples – A friend gives you more – How many do you have? – Use objects or fingers to count – Let’s count together! – Practice counting 4 and then adding more | This slide is designed to introduce first graders to the concept of addition by using a relatable story about apples. Start by asking students to imagine having four apples, which sets a concrete base for the addition. Then, introduce the scenario where a friend gives them more apples, prompting them to think about how many they have in total. Encourage the students to use physical objects like counters or their fingers to represent the apples and count aloud as a group. This interactive approach helps solidify the concept of ‘adding 4’ in a fun and engaging way. The goal is to make the students comfortable with the idea of addition as a means of ‘putting together’ and ‘counting on’ from a number.

Adding 4 to 1: Counting Apples – Start with 1 apple – Add 4 more apples – Count together from 1 to 5 – Practice counting: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 – 1 apple plus 4 apples equals 5 – 1+4 is the same as counting to 5 | This slide introduces the concept of addition by adding 4 to 1 using apples as a visual aid. Start by showing students a single apple, then add four more one at a time, encouraging the students to count aloud together. Reinforce the concept that adding 4 to 1 is just like counting up four numbers from 1, which gives us 5. Use real apples or apple illustrations to make the activity engaging. After the presentation, you can distribute counters or use fingers to help students practice this addition with different starting numbers.

Adding 4 to Numbers – We can add 4 to any number – Let’s add 4 to 2, 3, and 5 – Example: 2 + 4 = ?, 3 + 4 = ?, 5 + 4 = ? – Use fingers or objects to count – Counting with fingers helps us add – Practice makes perfect | This slide is aimed at helping first graders understand the concept of addition by adding the number 4 to other numbers. Start by explaining that adding 4 means putting 4 more to what we already have. Demonstrate this with simple examples using numbers they are familiar with, like 2, 3, and 5. Encourage the students to use their fingers or classroom objects to physically count and add 4, making the concept tangible. Reinforce the idea that practice is key to getting better at addition. During the activity, walk around the classroom to ensure that students are correctly using their fingers or objects to count and offer help where needed. Prepare to praise their efforts and correct their mistakes gently.

Practice Time: Adding 4! – Let’s practice adding 4 – I’ll give you numbers to add 4 to – Count carefully each time – Start from the number and count up four more – Check your answers with a friend – Sharing your answers helps you learn together | This slide is designed to engage students in a hands-on activity where they practice adding 4 to various numbers. The teacher should provide a series of numbers for the students to work with, ensuring they are all within the range that allows for addition up to 20. Encourage students to use their fingers or counters to help them count accurately. After they have completed the task, they should compare their answers with a peer to reinforce the concept and to practice collaborative learning. Possible activities could include using number lines, counting objects, or interactive games where students can visually see the addition of 4. The goal is to build confidence and accuracy in their addition skills.

Adding 4 with Pictures – Pictures help us learn addition – Count items in pictures for total – If there are 3 apples in a picture, what’s 3 plus 4? – Practice adding 4 with images – We’ll use pictures to add 4 more, like 4 more stars to the sky – Let’s solve addition problems together – I’ll show a picture, and we’ll add 4 as a class | This slide is designed to introduce first graders to the concept of addition using visual aids. By incorporating pictures into the lesson, students can physically count the items, which reinforces their understanding of addition. Start with simple images that clearly show a small number of items, then demonstrate how to add 4 more to that number. Encourage the students to count aloud together and use their fingers if necessary. This interactive approach helps solidify the concept of ‘adding 4’ in a fun and engaging way. Prepare several examples with different pictures to practice as a class, and consider using real objects if possible to further enhance the learning experience.

Let’s Play a Game: Adding 4! – Roll the dice for a number – Add 4 to your roll – Find the total sum – What is your number plus 4? – Share with the class! – Tell us your new number! | This interactive game is designed to help first graders practice the concept of adding 4 in a fun and engaging way. Provide each student with a dice to roll. Once they roll, they should add 4 to the number on the dice. This activity helps to reinforce their addition skills within the number range up to 20. Encourage students to articulate their thought process as they add, which will help with their mental math. Possible variations of the activity could include pairing students to check each other’s work, using different colored dice for a visual aid, or having a scoreboard to track everyone’s rolls and sums.

Class Activity: Addition Art – Draw objects on your paper – Add 4 more of the same objects – Count all the objects together – Present your art and addition – Explain how you added 4 to the class | This activity is designed to help first graders practice the concept of adding 4 in a fun and creative way. Provide each student with drawing paper and crayons or markers. Instruct them to draw any object they like, such as stars, apples, or cars. Once they have drawn the initial objects, ask them to add four more of the same object. They should then count all the objects aloud to practice addition. After completing their drawings, each student will present their artwork to the class and explain how they added four, reinforcing their understanding of addition. Possible variations for different students could include using stickers, stamps, or cut-out shapes to represent the objects being added.

Review and Goodbye: Adding 4 – Recap: What we learned about adding 4 – We learned how to add 4 to different numbers up to 20 – Add 4 to your favorite number – If your favorite number is 5, what do you get when you add 4? – Celebrate our math skills – Looking forward to our next lesson | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on adding 4. Start by asking the students to recall the main points of the lesson to reinforce their learning. Encourage them to apply this knowledge by adding 4 to a number they like, making the concept more personal and memorable. Praise their efforts and progress in today’s class to boost their confidence. Let them know you’re excited to see them in the next class, fostering a positive anticipation for continued learning. Prepare a few examples in case some students struggle to find their favorite number or need help with the addition.