Lesson Plan
Sum Safari Lesson Plan
Students will build foundational addition skills by combining real-life objects to form sums up to 5, then record their findings as addition sentences. They will practice counting and writing sums both independently and with partners.
Early exposure to addition with tangible objects helps kindergarteners develop number sense, confidence, and a concrete understanding of combining quantities, setting the stage for more advanced math concepts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Engage with the Safari Theme
2 minutes
Step 2
Model Addition
3 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Share and Assess
4 minutes
Lesson Plan
Adding Adventures Lesson Plan
Students will practice addition by combining small groups of objects and recording sums up to 10, using engaging story prompts to build number sense and confidence.
Introducing addition through stories and hands-on activities makes abstract concepts concrete, supports the development of early number sense, and engages kindergarteners in meaningful math learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduce the Adventure
2 minutes
Step 2
Model Addition
3 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Share and Reflect
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Adding Adventures
Materials You Need
Introduce the Adventure
Let’s Model Addition
Guided Practice
Share & Reflect
Activity
Worksheet
