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Welcome to Addition! – Greet our little mathematicians – Learn to add numbers up to 5 – Use cubes for counting – Cubes make counting tangible and fun – Add using cubes – Example: 2 cubes + 3 cubes = 5 cubes | Begin the class with a warm and enthusiastic greeting to engage the young students. Introduce the concept of addition as a way of putting together amounts to find out how many there are in total. Explain that we will be using cubes because they are easy to hold and move, which makes learning to add a hands-on activity. Demonstrate how to use the cubes to represent numbers and how to combine them to find the sum. For instance, show 2 cubes and then add 3 more cubes, counting each one as you place it down, to show that the total is 5 cubes. Encourage the children to participate by asking them to predict the sum before revealing it. This interactive approach will help them understand the concept of addition in a concrete way.

Learning to Add with Cubes – What is addition? – Putting together numbers to find a total – Adding makes totals bigger – When we add, our number grows! – The ‘+’ sign means add – We use ‘+’ to show we are adding – Practice with cubes up to 5 – Let’s add cubes: 1+1, 2+2, until we reach 5 | This slide introduces the concept of addition to Pre-K students using visual and tangible aids like cubes. Start by explaining that addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to find out how many there are altogether. Emphasize that when we add, the amount we have increases. Show the addition sign ‘+’ and explain that it tells us to put numbers together. Use physical cubes to demonstrate simple addition problems, such as adding one cube to another. Encourage the students to participate by using their own sets of cubes to add together different combinations that sum up to 5, reinforcing the concept through hands-on practice.

Counting Cubes: Learning to Add – Cubes show how addition works – Visualize 2 cubes plus 3 cubes equals 5 cubes – Each cube equals one number – Touch and move cubes to count – Hands-on counting with physical cubes – Practice adding up to five – Use cubes to find different ways to make 5 | This slide introduces the concept of addition using physical cubes as a visual and tactile aid for Pre-K students. Each cube represents a single unit, and by combining them, children can see how numbers add up to create new sums. Encourage students to physically manipulate the cubes, which helps with their motor skills and reinforces the concept of addition. The goal is for them to understand that addition is simply the combination of separate groups into a larger group and to become comfortable with sums up to five. In the next class, have the students practice with different combinations of cubes that add up to five, such as 2+3, 4+1, and 5+0, to solidify their understanding.

Let’s Add Together with Cubes! – Start with one cube – Add cubes one by one – Observe the growing group – Example: 1 cube + 1 cube – Now we have 2 cubes in total! | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of addition using a hands-on approach with cubes. Start by showing them a single cube and then add another cube to it, allowing the students to visually see the group of cubes growing. This helps them understand that addition is about combining quantities. Use simple language and ensure that the students are following along by asking them to predict what happens when we add one more cube. For the example, physically demonstrate adding one cube to another and emphasize the total number of cubes to reinforce the concept of addition. Encourage the children to participate and try adding cubes themselves. The goal is to make them comfortable with the idea of ‘adding up’ in a fun and interactive way.

Adding Up to 5 with Cubes – Learn to add numbers up to 5 – Use cubes for easy addition – Cubes help us count and add visually – Example: 2 cubes + 3 cubes – 2 red cubes join 3 blue cubes makes 5 – Building towers with 5 blocks – Imagine stacking blocks to reach 5 | This slide introduces the concept of addition using physical objects, such as cubes, to create a visual and tactile learning experience for Pre-K students. The goal is to help them understand that addition is simply combining groups of items. Use colorful cubes to demonstrate addition, making it engaging and easier to grasp. For example, show 2 red cubes and add 3 blue cubes to make 5 cubes in total. Encourage the students to participate by building their own towers of 5 blocks, which reinforces the concept through play. This hands-on activity aids in developing their counting skills and understanding of basic addition.

Practice Time: Adding with Cubes! – Try adding with your cubes – Find ways to make the sum of 5 – Can you make 5 using 2 cubes and 3 cubes? – Work with a friend – Pair up to solve addition puzzles – Help each other learn – Share your findings with your buddy | This slide is designed for a hands-on activity where students will use physical cubes to practice addition. Encourage them to explore different combinations that add up to 5, such as 2+3, 4+1, or 5+0. Working with a friend allows for collaborative learning and peer support. As a teacher, facilitate the activity by walking around the classroom, offering guidance, and ensuring each pair is engaged. Possible activities include: 1) Cube tower competition – who can build a tower of 5 first, 2) Find and show – find items in the room to add to 5, 3) Cube patterns – create patterns with the cubes that add up to 5, 4) Story problems – tell a story and use cubes to solve the math problem, 5) Cube exchange – trade cubes with a friend to make different sums of 5.

Show and Tell: Building to 5! – Build a tower with 5 cubes – Show your tower to the teacher – Explain how you made 5 – Did you use 2 cubes and 3 more? Or another way? – Applaud friends for sharing | This slide is for a class activity where students will engage in a hands-on learning experience by using cubes to create a sum of 5. The activity is designed to help them understand the concept of addition in a tangible way. After constructing their towers, each student will have the opportunity to present their work to the class, explaining their method of reaching the sum of 5. This could be 2 cubes plus 3 cubes, 4 cubes plus 1 more, and so on. Encourage creativity in their explanations. The teacher should provide positive reinforcement and ensure that the class is supportive by clapping for each student. This activity will not only help with their mathematical understanding but also with their social and presentation skills.

Class Activity: Cube Towers – Build towers using cubes – Start with a sum of 5 cubes – Use exactly 5 cubes to build your first tower – Decrease the sum by one each time – Now try with 4 cubes, can you make it stand? – Make towers for sums 5 to 1 – Keep going until you make a tiny tower with just 1 cube | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students understand the concept of addition and subtraction in a hands-on way. Provide each student with a set of at least 5 cubes. Guide them to build a tower starting with 5 cubes, then ask them to remove one cube and see the new sum. Continue this process until they reach a single cube. This will help them visualize the concept of decreasing quantities. Possible variations for different students could include using different colored cubes for each number or challenging them to make the tallest tower they can with 5 cubes. Encourage creativity and ensure they count the cubes at each step.

Fantastic Adders: Adding Up to 5 with Cubes – Celebrate your adding skills – You’re becoming math stars – Addition is fun and useful – Adding helps us count objects, like toys or snacks – Keep practicing at home! – Try adding with toys, snacks, or drawings | This slide is meant to congratulate the students on their hard work and progress in learning addition with cubes. It’s important to reinforce the idea that they are becoming skilled mathematicians, even at a young age. Emphasize the fun aspect of addition and its practical applications in everyday life, such as counting toys or snacks. Encourage them to continue practicing at home with their own toys or drawings to further solidify their understanding. The goal is to leave them feeling accomplished and excited about math.