Addition within 10: Games- “Farm Addition,” “Roll and Jump,” and “Unifix Cube Addition”
Kindergarten • 1 Lesson Plan, GamesQuick Facts
Subject: Math, Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Type: 1 Lesson Plan, Games
Skills: Play games and practice math skills at the same time! In this 1 hour fully scripted Kindergarten lesson for learning addition to 10 your students will play 3 games in order to:
- Practice addition within 10 by counting objects with partners
- Hop on a number line to add numbers together
- Build towers with blocks to demonstrate their understanding of addition and color corresponding boxes
Materials Needed:
- Pencils, 2 different colored crayons/colored pencils
- 2 colors of counters or blocks
- 2 different colored Unifix cubes or cubes (5 one color, 5 of another color for each student)
- Dice and 1 large die if available
- Document camera or whiteboard
- small whiteboards and dry erase markers (1 for each student)
Printable Resources: Required: “Farm Addition” (1 copy per pair)
- Optional: “Roll and Jump Puddles” (1 copy for the class)
- “Unifix Cube Addition” (1 copy per student and 1 for display)
CCSS: K.OA.1, K.CC.B4, K.CC.A3
File Type: PDF Document
Lesson Plan Description
When we play and have fun while learning, our brains remember because it has created pathways and patterns within the context of a memorable experience. This 1 hour Kindergarten lesson includes 3 games that can be played as a whole class or in small groups/pairs. Your students will:
- Practice addition within 10 by counting objects with partners
- Hop on a number line to add numbers together
- Build towers with blocks to demonstrate their understanding of addition and color corresponding boxes
**Purchasing both this 1 hour and the Math Bundle: Addition within 10 Bundle,” will result in duplicate content.