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.