Basic Math Operations Lesson Plans

1. Addition Kids- This is an idea to use after introducing addition and discussing and working with different numbers to add to get the same sum.
2. Addition Practice- I also use this to practice subtraction. The person with the smallest number in the end wins.
3. Addition and Subtraction game- A group activity that provides review and drill in the format of a game for learning facts in subtraction and addition.
4. Butterfly Math Matchup- Practice adding multiple numbers and learn about the various parts of the butterfly.

1. Calendar Communicaton- Children will learn calendar skills by using their learning calendar log on a daily basis. Children will use their phonetic skills to fill in the calendar each day. This activity also leads to great communication between home and school.
2. Chalkboard Addition (Subtraction)- Practice basic addition and subtraction facts.
3. Division For Third Graders- To use measurement to demonstrate division.
4. Easter Egg Hunt- This lesson uses plastic eggs to help students learn how to solve word problems.
5. Estimation- Working off the game of estimating the number of objects in a large jar, students practice estimation skills.
6. Expressions from Sentences- Learn to turn word sentences into algebraic expressions.
7. Fish Math- Fish (various colors) using magnetic tape and put them up on a chalk board.
8. Help students stay focused on long division problems- I expect them to write down the D,M,S and down arrow right next to every single division problem that they have to solve.
9. Introduction to Problem Solving- The students will be able to read, organize, and solve a word problem.
10. Kindergarten Math Lessons to meet CA Standards- Students sort and classify objects.
11. Learning multiplication tables- The teaching and learning of mathematics is facilitated by the development of a definite task analysis. Each skill builds upon and rests on the previous skills learned. Therefore, knowing all multiplication facts will help in the learning of subsequent skills in hard multiplication, division, fractions, etc.
12. Making Change; Buying at community store- This lesson provides them with practice opportunities prior to going into the community to shop.
13. Making estimations- This particular activity was designed to provide students with an opportunity to utilize their knowledge of measurement in making accurate measurements and estimations.
14. Marsupial Math- The student will be able to show how to solve subtraction problems using manipulative materials and deductive reasoning.
15. Multi-Step Math Problems- Students will be able to read and determine which mathematical process to use in solving a multi-step problem.
16. Mystery number motivates place value- To provide students highly motivating drill and practice with place value via application.
17. Number Sentences- The beans will be placed in a jar and the students will be asked to guess the number of beans in the jar. After the students have guessed, the teacher will count what appears to be half of the beans in the jar. After half of the beans have been counted the students will be given a chance to change their estimation.
18. "Number Tick-Tack-Toe", practice addition facts- As surely as the sun rises and sets, kids will learn how to play tick tack toe. They do not have to be taught the game.
19. Observation, sorting, predicting, using valentine candy- This activity provides a fun and exciting method through which children can explore and internalize graphing skills.
20. One to one matching and writing numerals- The purpose of this activity is to evaluate, reinforce and reteach numeral recognition, one to one matching and the writing of numerals from 1-20.
21. PIG/HOG- PIG is an addition game, played between two or more students (but they CAN play alone!). Sometimes I have the whole class play & I keep score.
22. Problem Solving and Computation activity using pattern blocks- This problem solving game uses pattern blocks to reinforce computational skills in a challenging format rather than the drudgery of drill.
23. Problem Solving Techniques- Solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts.
24. Star Base Subtraction Game
25. Subtraction Race- Through a game promoting physical activity, students will practice subtracting numbers with a difference between 1 and 10.
26. Telling Time (by the hour)- The students will be able to describe and analyze what time is to them. They students will also be able to tell time and make their own clocks by the hour.
27. The Plus and Minus Game- Place Value, Addition and Subtraction
28. Thinking Skill activity using '21 Game'- A Fun Game.
29. Tip for long division- When teaching long division, students often forget what to do next after they bring down a number.