Mr. Math's Equations
An introduction to
equations in which the excitement of a puppet as a teacher and the felt board
make it visually interesting.
Objectives
Children participating will be introduced to concept of
equations
and they will be able to recognize number sets when added together.
Children ages 4-4 ½ years will be able to count 1-5 and remember the
amount Cog. IIIC
Materials
Felt pieces of equal (=) signs, addition (+)
signs, 10 circles, squares, birds, etc. Felt numbers; felt board; Mr. Math
puppet.
Procedures
1. Mr. Math comes out and explains to the
children that he is going to teach them how to add things together. He explains
that a plus (+) sign means you should put things together. Explain that
"equals" means what you have all together.
2. Mr. Math puts up a number set equations, 0+0=00, saying "one plus one
equals two." He puts the numeral equation underneath, 1+1=2.
Repeat several sets of matching number set and numeral equations as Mr. Math
induces them to all repeat the wording of the equation together, i.e. "One
plus two equals three." 1+2=3
4. Children can take turns placing corresponding numeral or set of objects in
first part of equation, or completing the "answer" side of the
equation. |