Tiny Tots Arithmetic
Teaches simple number operations using engaging games.
Description : Using playful exercises and tactile materials, children learn to add and subtract small numbers, setting a strong foundation for future math learning.
Category : Math
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Counting Fun
Section 1: Learning Numbers
- Lesson 1: Counting from 1 to 5
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discover numbers by counting objects like toys and blocks.
- Lesson 2: Counting Using Everyday Items
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Use familiar items such as fruits or crayons to count.
Section 2: Fun with Fingers
- Lesson 1: Finger Counting Basics
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learn to count using fingers to represent numbers.
- Lesson 2: Finger Games for Counting
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Engage in playful finger games that reinforce counting.
Section 3: Counting with Shapes
- Lesson 1: Counting Simple Shapes
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Count circles, squares, and triangles using tactile materials.
- Lesson 2: Matching Numbers to Shapes
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Match a given number of shapes to reinforce number recognition.
Section 4: Story Time Counting
- Lesson 1: Counting in a Story
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Listen to a short story where characters count objects.
- Lesson 2: Creating Counting Tales
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Encourage children to create their own simple counting story.
Section 5: Counting Songs and Games
- Lesson 1: Singing Numbers
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learn a catchy counting song to reinforce number order.
- Lesson 2: Interactive Counting Games
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Play games that involve counting steps or objects.
Module 2: Numbers Up Close
Section 1: Recognizing Numbers
- Lesson 1: Identifying Numbers Visually
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Use flashcards and pictures to recognize numbers.
- Lesson 2: Tracing and Drawing Numbers
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practice writing numbers with tracing activities.
Section 2: Ordering Numbers
- Lesson 1: Sequencing from Small to Large
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Arrange numbers in order from 1 to 5.
- Lesson 2: Arranging Numbers with Everyday Objects
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Use toys or blocks to physically order numbers.
Section 3: Matching Quantities to Numbers
- Lesson 1: Matching Counts to Groups
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Match a set of objects with the corresponding numeral.
- Lesson 2: Sticker Matching Activity
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Use stickers to visually connect quantities with numbers.
Section 4: Exploring Number Sounds
- Lesson 1: Number Rhymes and Chants
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learn fun rhymes that associate number names with sounds.
- Lesson 2: Interactive Sound Games
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Play games that emphasize the sound and rhythm of numbers.
Section 5: Interactive Number Play
- Lesson 1: Number Hop Game
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Engage in a hopscotch-type game that involves stepping on numbers.
- Lesson 2: Number Puzzle Fun
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Solve simple puzzles that require matching numbers with groups.
Module 3: Basic Addition
Section 1: Introduction to Adding
- Lesson 1: What Does "Plus" Mean?
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduce the idea of addition as combining two groups.
- Lesson 2: Adding with Objects
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Use toys and blocks to show how two groups come together.
Section 2: Adding with Fingers
- Lesson 1: Finger Addition Basics
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Use fingers to visually demonstrate simple addition.
- Lesson 2: Playful Finger Addition Games
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Enjoy fun activities that involve adding numbers using fingers.
Section 3: Adding Numbers
- Lesson 1: Simple Sums with Small Numbers
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Practice addition problems like 1+1 and 1+2 with physical objects.
- Lesson 2: Visual Addition with Counters
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Use counters to add and visualize the total.
Section 4: Story-Based Addition
- Lesson 1: Adding in a Counting Story
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Listen to a story where characters combine groups.
- Lesson 2: Create Your Own Addition Tale
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Encourage children to tell a story that includes a simple addition problem.
Section 5: Add and Play
- Lesson 1: Addition with Colorful Blocks
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Use colored blocks to build combinations and add groups.
- Lesson 2: Outdoor Addition Games
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Participate in outdoor games emphasizing the concept of addition.
Module 4: Basic Subtraction
Section 1: Introduction to Taking Away
- Lesson 1: Understanding "Take Away"
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduce subtraction as taking objects away from a group.
- Lesson 2: Storytelling Subtraction
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Use a simple story to explain how subtraction works.
Section 2: Subtracting with Fingers
- Lesson 1: Finger Subtraction Basics
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Demonstrate subtraction by removing fingers from a total.
- Lesson 2: Engaging Finger Subtraction Games
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Play games that involve "taking away" fingers to show subtraction.
Section 3: Subtracting Objects
- Lesson 1: Subtracting Toys from a Group
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Physically remove objects from a group to illustrate subtraction.
- Lesson 2: Subtraction with Counters
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Use counters to subtract and see the remaining items.
Section 4: Visual Subtraction
- Lesson 1: Pictures to Show "Take Away"
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Use drawn pictures where items are removed from a scene.
- Lesson 2: Drawing Your Own Subtraction Stories
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Have children draw a scenario where subtraction happens.
Section 5: Interactive Subtraction Play
- Lesson 1: Board Games Featuring Subtraction
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Play a board game that requires kids to subtract steps or objects.
- Lesson 2: Movement and Dance Subtraction
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Incorporate physical movement where children “take away” steps during a dance.
Module 5: Everyday Math Adventures
Section 1: Math in Daily Life
- Lesson 1: Counting Everyday Items
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Count common items like snacks or utensils found at home.
- Lesson 2: Numbers in Our Environment
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identify numbers seen on houses, signs, or clothing.
Section 2: Playful Problem Solving
- Lesson 1: Simple Math Puzzles with Addition
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Solve playful puzzles that involve adding small numbers.
- Lesson 2: Story Puzzles Involving Math
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Use simple narrative puzzles that require basic addition or subtraction to solve.
Section 3: Math Through Art
- Lesson 1: Creating Art with Numbers
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Integrate numbers into art projects by drawing and coloring.
- Lesson 2: Counting Colors and Shapes
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Use colored shapes to practice counting and simple math.
Section 4: Outdoor Math Exploration
- Lesson 1: Counting Steps and Jumps
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Take a walk and count steps or jumps as a fun outdoor exercise.
- Lesson 2: Nature’s Number Hunt
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Search for natural objects and count them, reinforcing number skills.
Section 5: Review and Celebration
- Lesson 1: Recap of Counting, Addition, and Subtraction
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Review key concepts from previous modules in a fun recap session.
- Lesson 2: Math Party and Game Day
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrate learning with games and activities that incorporate all math skills.