Simple Addition Adventures
Short, engaging activities that focus on practicing simple addition with support.
Description : Through guided exercises and visual storytelling, this course focuses on practicing simple addition. Engaging, hands‑on activities make abstract numbers concrete and help build a secure arithmetic foundation.
Category : Math
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting to Know Numbers Section 1: Recognizing Numbers - Lesson 1: What Are Numbers? - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: An introduction to the idea of numbers and what they represent. - Lesson 2: Seeing Numbers in Our World - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Observing numbers in everyday objects and settings. Section 2: Counting Fun - Lesson 1: Counting from 1 to 10 - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning to count aloud from one to ten using simple examples. - Lesson 2: Counting with Objects - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Practicing counting using toys and familiar items. Section 3: One-to-One Connections - Lesson 1: Pairing Each Count - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Matching each number to a single object to build one-to-one correspondence. - Lesson 2: Matching Numbers to Groups - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using everyday examples to connect numbers with small groups. Section 4: Basic Grouping - Lesson 1: Making Small Groups - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning how objects can be grouped together to form a set. - Lesson 2: Understanding Groups - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Exploring group sizes and recognizing group patterns. Section 5: First Look at Addition - Lesson 1: Combining Groups - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introducing the idea that joining two groups creates a larger group. - Lesson 2: Simple Addition Stories - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Listening to stories that explain how addition works in everyday life. Module 2: Visualizing Addition with Pictures and Stories Section 1: Using Fingers for Math - Lesson 1: Finger Counting Basics - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning to use fingers to count and represent numbers. - Lesson 2: Adding with Fingers - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practicing simple addition using fingers as counting tools. Section 2: Picture Addition - Lesson 1: Adding with Pictures - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using simple drawings to show how two groups can be combined. - Lesson 2: Story Picture Sums - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating visual stories where pictures depict addition problems. Section 3: Introduction to Number Lines - Lesson 1: What Is a Number Line? - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning about number lines as a way to visualize numbers and counting. - Lesson 2: Finding Sums on a Number Line - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning to move along the number line to add small numbers. Section 4: Visual Objects and Counting - Lesson 1: Counting Objects in Pictures - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Observing and counting objects shown in simple images. - Lesson 2: Combining Objects Visually - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning to add numbers by grouping visible objects together. Section 5: Story Time Math - Lesson 1: Math Stories: The Picnic - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Listening to a story about a picnic to explore basic addition. - Lesson 2: Math Stories: The Treasure Hunt - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Using a fun treasure hunt narrative to practice combining small numbers. Module 3: Hands-on Addition Activities Section 1: Using Counters - Lesson 1: Counting with Counters - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing physical counters to practice counting. - Lesson 2: Adding Counters Together - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using counters to visually represent simple addition. Section 2: Math with Toys - Lesson 1: Toy Blocks and Numbers - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring numbers with building blocks and simple toys. - Lesson 2: Building Sums with Blocks - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Combining different block groups to form new totals. Section 3: Grouping and Sharing - Lesson 1: Sharing Snacks Equally - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: A hands-on activity to learn addition by sharing small groups of items. - Lesson 2: Counting with Friends - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Collaborative counting and adding exercises with peers. Section 4: Using Manipulatives - Lesson 1: Using Beads for Addition - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Hands-on practice with beads to merge two groups together. - Lesson 2: Working with an Abacus - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to the abacus as a fun visual tool for addition. Section 5: Combining Movement with Math - Lesson 1: Jump and Count - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Using physical movement to count and add numbers. - Lesson 2: Step-Count Addition - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: A playful exercise combining steps with counting to build addition skills. Module 4: Exploring Addition Strategies Section 1: Making Ten - Lesson 1: Learning Pairs that Make Ten - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering simple pairs of numbers that add up to ten. - Lesson 2: Using Ten as a Landmark - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing the number ten as a reference point for adding other numbers. Section 2: Adding Small Numbers - Lesson 1: Simple Sums Under 5 - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Practicing addition problems using numbers less than five. - Lesson 2: Combining Numbers Within 10 - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Strengthening addition skills by working with numbers up to ten. Section 3: Using Visual Aids - Lesson 1: Addition Charts and Pictures - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introducing charts and colored pictures to illustrate addition. - Lesson 2: Color Counting - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using colored objects to visualize and solve basic addition problems. Section 4: Counting Onward - Lesson 1: Counting On Technique - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning to count on from a given number to add more. - Lesson 2: Buddy Addition Techniques - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Pairing up numbers and friends to assist in addition problems. Section 5: Quick Addition Games - Lesson 1: Addition Bingo - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Playing a game of bingo that uses simple addition problems. - Lesson 2: Fast Number Relay - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: A fun, timed game to practice quick counting and simple addition. Module 5: Fun Addition Adventures Section 1: Addition in Everyday Life - Lesson 1: Counting Fruits at Home - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Using fruits to practice counting and addition in a real-life context. - Lesson 2: Adding Up Toys - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learning addition by counting and combining favorite toys. Section 2: Addition Through Playtime - Lesson 1: Building with LEGO Sums - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: A creative activity that uses LEGO blocks to explore addition. - Lesson 2: Puzzle Addition - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Solving simple puzzles that require adding small groups of objects. Section 3: Solving Simple Problems - Lesson 1: Tackling Word Problems - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introducing basic word problems that involve simple addition. - Lesson 2: Interactive Addition Challenges - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Engaging activities where the student works through addition challenges with guidance. Section 4: Addition with Music and Rhythm - Lesson 1: Rhythmic Counting - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Using songs and clapping to keep a beat while counting and adding. - Lesson 2: The Song of Sums - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning addition through a catchy and fun tune that reinforces numbers. Section 5: Review and Celebration - Lesson 1: Addition Review Game - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: A comprehensive game that reviews all the addition concepts learned. - Lesson 2: Celebrating Our Sums - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: A fun and festive lesson reviewing progress, celebrating successes in addition skills.