What is our theme?
Insects, number matching
What is the lesson (overall Purpose):
Counting Ladybug Spots
MA Guidelines/Standards:
PK.CC.1. Listen to and say the names of numbers in meaningful contexts.
PK.CC.2. Recognize and name written numerals 0–10.
PK.CC.3. Understand the relationships between numerals and quantities up to ten.
Learning Outcomes:
The pre-k and k standards can be promoted through play and exploration activities and embedded in almost all daily activities. They should not be limited to “math time.” In this age group, foundations of mathematical understanding are formed out of children’s experiences with real objects and materials. Mathematical thinking can be incorporated into block play, dramatic play, sand and water, and outdoor play. There are also connections between mathematics and musical experiences, and between mathematics and art that are discovered as children work with symmetry and design.
Songs,Books,Video(Motivational Techniques)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlhucZKcALk - Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKuf8wTXjtg - Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvHWxDjfFB8 - Life Cycle of a Ladybug
Materials
Potato Ladybug
Matching Spots
Activity(Procedure)
Potato Ladybug
Matching Spots
Activity(wrap up)
Child will be using knowledge to match the dots to the number like a puzzle, and also matching the amount of dots to its designated number.
How do I know what my child is learning?(Assessment)
How can you extend the activity (modifications)
See activities and materials above.
Helpful Hints (pitfalls and solutions)
See activities and materials above.
Insects, number matching
What is the lesson (overall Purpose):
Counting Ladybug Spots
MA Guidelines/Standards:
PK.CC.1. Listen to and say the names of numbers in meaningful contexts.
PK.CC.2. Recognize and name written numerals 0–10.
PK.CC.3. Understand the relationships between numerals and quantities up to ten.
Learning Outcomes:
The pre-k and k standards can be promoted through play and exploration activities and embedded in almost all daily activities. They should not be limited to “math time.” In this age group, foundations of mathematical understanding are formed out of children’s experiences with real objects and materials. Mathematical thinking can be incorporated into block play, dramatic play, sand and water, and outdoor play. There are also connections between mathematics and musical experiences, and between mathematics and art that are discovered as children work with symmetry and design.
Songs,Books,Video(Motivational Techniques)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlhucZKcALk - Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKuf8wTXjtg - Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvHWxDjfFB8 - Life Cycle of a Ladybug
Materials
Potato Ladybug
- ½ of a potato. You could also use an apple, wine cork, toilet paper/paper towels roll.
- 2 different colors of paint
- Q-tip
- Paper
Matching Spots
- Paper
- Coloring tools
- Scissors
- Toilet paper/paper towel roll
- Adult assistance
Activity(Procedure)
Potato Ladybug
- Gather materials
- Dip potato in paint
- Stamp the paper with the potato
- Use q-tip or finger with a different color paint to create ladybug spots!
Matching Spots
- Gather materials
- Draw and color ladybugs. You can use a toilet paper roll to trace a circle!
- Draw a line dividing the circle in half
- On one side write a number
- On the other side have the child draw the number of spots according to the number. Example; 7 | . . . . . . .
- Have child cut the line with adult assistance
- Mix them up, then match the number to the amount of dots!
Activity(wrap up)
Child will be using knowledge to match the dots to the number like a puzzle, and also matching the amount of dots to its designated number.
How do I know what my child is learning?(Assessment)
- Child will recite or sing/chant songs, rhymes or fingerplays that include numbers or counting sequences.
- Children will use concrete actions to demonstrate awareness of quantities and numbers (e.g., hold up four fingers to indicate age).
- count concrete objects for a meaningful purpose (e.g., three crackers for snack; two eyes to glue on the bunny; three steps down to the playground).
How can you extend the activity (modifications)
See activities and materials above.
Helpful Hints (pitfalls and solutions)
See activities and materials above.