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Students will solve addition word problems, and add within 10, using objects or drawings to represent the problem.

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Combine two groups of objects and find the total
- Represent addition problems using drawings
- Solve simple word problems involving addition within 10

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How can we join groups of objects together to find a total?

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Students will watch and dance along to a fun addition song to get excited about learning.

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"Math Whiz!" Addition Song  /// Danny Go! Kids Learning Songs for Kindergarten

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Direct Instruction: Counting Bears Activity

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Direct Instruction: Counting Bears Activity

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Teacher demonstrates how to solve addition problems using counting bears:
1. Show 3 red bears and 2 blue bears
2. Count all bears together
3. Write the number sentence: 3 + 2 = 5

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Using Padlet's collaboration feature, pairs of students will post pictures of their addition problems using manipulatives. Other students can practice counting their classmates' combinations.

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Students use individual addition mats with objects to solve simple word problems like: 'Sam has 4 apples. Jane gives him 3 more. How many apples does Sam have now?'

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Advanced students can try addition problems with larger numbers (up to 10) or create their own addition story problems.

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Students needing extra help will work with number bonds using interactive manipulatives.

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Welcome to the Fuzz Bugs Factory where the Fuzz Bugs are hard at work creating Number Bonds!

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Teacher observes students during partner work and independent practice, using a checklist to track understanding.

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Students solve 3 simple picture-based addition problems independently, drawing circles to show their thinking.

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Students complete an interactive addition quiz using pictures and numbers within 5.

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Students share one addition problem they solved today using the classroom document camera.

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Students draw pictures to solve: 'There are 2 cats and 3 dogs playing. How many animals are there altogether?'

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Play 'Addition Top-It' with playing cards (using only cards 1-5): Each player draws two cards and finds the sum. The player with the larger sum wins the round.

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Complete a simple worksheet with 3 picture-based addition problems within 5.

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Kindergarten Addition Worksheets | K5 Learning

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Addition worksheets for preschool and kindergarten, including adding using pictures or objects, single digit addition (horizontal and vertical), addition math facts, composing and decomposing numbers and addition word problems. Courtesy of K5 Learning; no registration required.

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Optional: Practice addition skills using an interactive online game for 10 minutes.

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Kindergarten math games for free. Addition, subtraction, place value, and logic games that boost kindergarten math and problem solving skills.