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Solving Addition Word Problems: Ice Cream Craft

Kindergarten • 1 Lesson Plan, Craft
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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Type: 1 Lesson Plan, Craft

Skills:

  • Write number sentences to match a word problem
  • Practice solving addition word problems through by drawing and creating an addition word problem
  • Creating a picture of an ice cream sundae that represents their word problem

Materials Needed:

  • Blank paper and construction paper or plain 8 1/2” x 11” paper
  • Pencils and crayons/colored pencils
  • Counters or little blocks
  • Glue sticks or glue, scissors
  • Timer
  • Document camera or whiteboard
Optional:
  • individual whiteboards and dry erase markers

Printable Resources:

  • “Ice Cream Bowl Craft” (3 pages per student and 1 copy for demonstration) (Make a few extra copies of page 2 (ice cream scoops) in case students need more scoops)

CCSS: K.OA.2, K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.5

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

Solving word problems can be a challenge for Kinder students!  Grab this 1 hour lesson and infuse some fun ways to teach this skill.  Your students will:

  • Write number sentences to match a word problem
  • Practice solving addition word problems through by drawing and creating an addition word problem
  • Creating a picture of an ice cream sundae that represents their word problem

**Purchasing both this 1 hour and the Math Bundle: Solving Addition Word Problems Bundle,” will result in duplicate content.