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Welcome to Addition! – Learning to add numbers up to 10 – Addition means putting together – If you have 2 apples and get 3 more, now you have 5! – Matching models to sentences – See a picture with 3 balls and 2 balls together? That’s 3 + 2. – Practice with fun examples – We’ll use toys and drawings to learn! | This slide introduces kindergarteners to the concept of addition as a way of combining things to make a larger group. Start by explaining addition with simple, relatable examples like combining fruits or toys. Then, show how these real-life examples translate into addition sentences (e.g., 2 apples + 3 apples = 5 apples). Use visual aids like pictures or physical objects to help students match models (pictures or groups of items) with the correct addition sentences. Encourage participation by asking students to come up with their own examples. The goal is to make the concept of addition tangible and fun, setting the stage for practice with various models and corresponding sentences.

Learning Addition: Combining Groups – Addition means joining groups – Like combining 2 apples with 3 apples – Adding makes numbers grow – If we have 3 toys and get 2 more, we then have 5 toys – The ‘+’ sign means add – It’s like a little cross that tells us to put numbers together – Practice with examples up to 10 – Let’s try 4+1, 2+3, and 5+5 together! | This slide introduces the concept of addition to Kindergarten students. Start by explaining that addition is the process of putting together two or more groups to find out how many there are in total. Use tangible examples like combining fruits or toys to illustrate the concept. Show the addition sign and explain that it tells us to combine numbers. Provide simple examples that add up to 10 or less, and encourage students to use their fingers or objects to practice adding. This hands-on approach helps them visualize the concept and understand that the total number increases when we add.

Counting Objects: Adding Up to 10 – Counting objects together – Adding everyday items – Use blocks, apples, or fingers to learn addition – Using counting for addition – Counting combines groups to find a total – Finding the total number – How many items are there altogether? | This slide is aimed at helping Kindergarten students understand the concept of addition by counting objects. Start by engaging them in counting familiar items such as blocks, apples, or their own fingers. This will demonstrate how addition is simply combining two groups of items to find out the total amount. Encourage the students to physically count items in the classroom or use visual aids to help them grasp the concept. The goal is to make them comfortable with the idea of addition as a means of finding out ‘how many in total’ when two groups are combined. For the activity, you can have different sets of objects ready for the students to count and add together, ensuring they understand that addition is about combining quantities.

Creating Addition Sentences – What is an addition sentence? – It has numbers, a ‘+’ sign, and an ‘=’ sign. – Example: 2 + 3 = 5 – Two things plus three things make five things. – Making our own sentences – Matching models to sentences – Find objects that add up like in our examples. | This slide introduces the concept of addition sentences to Kindergarten students. Start by explaining that an addition sentence is a way to write down how we put things together to make more. Use simple, tangible examples like adding toys or fruits to illustrate the concept. After showing the example on the slide, encourage the children to create their own addition sentences using items in the classroom or imaginary objects. Emphasize the use of the ‘+’ and ‘=’ signs and ensure they understand that the total number on the right side of ‘=’ is the sum of the two numbers on the left. For the activity, provide various sets of objects for the students to practice creating and matching addition sentences.

Matching Models to Addition Sentences – Models represent addition visually – Like 2 apples + 3 apples shown with actual apples – Use pictures, fingers, toys for models – Draw or count on fingers, line up toy cars – Matching models to sentences activity – Understanding addition with objects – See how 5 blocks + 2 blocks equals 7 blocks | This slide introduces the concept of using models to visually represent addition sentences. Explain that models can be anything that helps us see the numbers in the addition sentence come together. Demonstrate with real objects like apples or blocks, or abstract representations like drawings or finger counting. The activity involves matching physical or drawn models to written addition sentences, reinforcing the connection between the abstract concept of addition and tangible examples. Encourage the children to use their creativity in making models and ensure they understand that the model and the sentence are two ways of showing the same thing. Prepare to guide them through several examples, using different models for practice.

Practice Time: Match Model to Sentence – Look at each model carefully – Choose the correct addition sentence – Count all objects for the total number – If there are 3 apples and 2 bananas, the total is 3 + 2 = 5 fruits. – Remember, addition combines two amounts – Adding is like putting things together; 4 crayons + 1 crayon makes 5 crayons. | This slide is an interactive practice for students to apply their understanding of addition up to 10. Display different models (e.g., pictures, objects, or drawings) that represent addition problems. Encourage the students to count the objects in each group, choose the right addition sentence that matches the model, and find the total number of objects. Reinforce the concept that addition is combining two sets of items to find out how many there are in total. During the activity, walk around the classroom to assist students who may struggle and to ensure that they are correctly interpreting the models and forming accurate addition sentences.

Class Activity: Addition Match-Up Game – Play ‘Addition Match-Up’ game – Receive cards with models and sentences – Match models to correct sentences – Example: If you have a card with ‘3 + 4’, find the model showing 3 objects plus 4 objects. – Find all matching pairs! | This interactive game helps kindergarteners understand addition by matching visual models to addition sentences. Distribute cards with addition models (pictures showing groups of objects) and cards with addition sentences (e.g., ‘2 + 3’). Students will search for the model that represents the same number combination as the sentence. This activity reinforces the concept of addition as combining two groups of objects and helps students visualize the process. Possible variations include using different objects for models, having students draw their own models, or pairing up students for collaborative learning. Ensure that each student has a chance to participate and provide guidance as needed.

Celebrating Addition Mastery! – Congratulations on learning addition! – Matching models with sentences: Achieved – Understand how to connect objects with numbers – Celebrate your hard work and success – A pat on the back for your effort and learning – Keep practicing to become an addition star! | This slide is meant to congratulate the students on their hard work in learning how to match addition sentences with corresponding models. It’s important to celebrate their achievements to build their confidence and encourage a positive attitude towards learning math. Remind them that practice is key to becoming even better at addition. You can plan a small celebration or give them stickers to make them feel proud of their progress. Keep the momentum going by encouraging them to practice with fun addition games or activities at home.