Blended Learning Lesson Plan

Lesson Title: Learning your 1,2,3’s

Objectives:

Students will be able to identify the tens and ones.

Students will be able recognize how many objects there are with a written numeral.

State Standards:

K.NSBT.1 Compose and decompose numbers from 11 – 19 separating ten ones from the

remaining ones using objects and drawings.

K.ATO.1 Model situations that involve addition and subtraction within 10 using objects, fingers,

mental images, drawings, acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, and equations.

K.ATO.2 Solve real-world/story problems using objects and drawings to find sums up to 10 and

differences within 10.

Context:

I am teaching this in a Kindergarten class because it is essential for my kids to know how to

count numbers and add and subtract them. Without this basic lesson, math from here on out

would be difficult for them to process. Previously my students just gained a number sense and

are able to tell me what numbers 0-9 represent. They can count to 100. After this lesson, my

students will be able to look at groups of objects and tell me which group has the most items,

which ones are equal, etc. I am going to be teaching my students how to count with their fingers

up to ten and then how to apply that to counting higher than 10. In addition, this will lead up to

doing simple addition and subtraction problems.

My students will be working in groups of 4 for our math lesson. I will have a balance of who is

working together based on the abilities that they seem to have for math. I will have students that

struggle be with students who are above average in this area. For future groupings I will have

exit tickets that I can keep up with to know who is getting the information and who is a little

behind. This will be updating regularly as there are many math lessons and students who can

start strong and eventually start to struggle which I will want to know about.

Materials:

- Whiteboards / Dry Erase Markers / Erasers

- Math notebooks/ pencils (NO PENS)

- Counting blocks

- YouTube video on counting numbers

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Ajq682yrA

- 123 Draw Kids to Learn Numbers

- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/123-draw-kids-to-learn-numbers/id883610447?mt=8

Procedures:

Introduction (10 minutes): I will get into my math lesson by showing my students the 2

minute YouTube video on counting to 20. This will refresh them on the basic numbers of math.

Before I start having them add and subtract I want to make sure they understand that 2 objects

means there are two things on the table. I will also have number posters on the wall that will

give them a little reassurance to look up with if they ever forget anything. My groups will

already be formed so they will sit at their corresponding table, grab there math notebooks and a

set of counting blocks

of my counting blocks with me. With this I will be able to show them what a group of 10 looks

like, a group of 5, and a group of 1. I will also give them an example such as the number 19 and

then break that down into one group of 10 one group of 5 and 4 ones to show them that not

everything is just counting by ones. At the end I will show them how we can add blocks to make

more and then do the opposite with subtraction

Collaborative (15 minutes): I will have students grab whiteboards and be prepared to

write with their groups the answers to the problems that I give them. I will have problems on the

board where they have to split up numbers from 1-50 into groups of 10’s, 5’s, and 1’s. I will

also have basic addition and subtraction problems where there groups will have to use the

counting blocks to show me the answers to the two numbers I give them to add or subtract. I can

make this into a friendly competition where first team to hold up all their answers gets a tally for

their team. This calls for friendly team working and social interaction which is also good to have

In the classroom.

Independent Digital (15 minutes): On their iPad the students will open the app 123 Draw

Kids to Learn Numbers. This app allows students to artistically express numbers by drawling.

They can be assigned the number 5 and then can draw whatever object their thinking such as a

butterfly or baseball five times to represent the number 5. This app not only teaches and

reemphasizes the numbers and how to add and subtract but because they are able to express

themselves they may find that it sticks in their head easier.

Closure (10 minutes): Class will put their whiteboards and math notebooks away keeping

their counting blocks on the table. I will give them an exit ticket where they can use the counting

blocks to help them get the answers they need. Once turned in I will be able to see who has a
good grasp on the concept of breaking numbers into 10’s, 5’s, and 1’s and who Is able to do

basic addition and subtraction.

Rationale:

1. YouTube Video

I used this video in the introduction portion of my blended learning lesson plan to reintroduce

the main topics of the lesson to my students. It supports student learning because does it not

only go over numbers but it is a song that provides them with a fun way of learning. If my

students can learn the song and be able to sing it as a class they have now mastered the

concepts of counting numbers which is why I considered this high quality. This multimedia

works well for all learners because if your visual you can see them on the board, Auditory

you can hear the song, and if you need to read it I can put closed captions on.

2. App 123 Draw Kids to Learn Numbers

This app will be helpful in getting my students to be able to relate math concepts back to

them and make it personal. For example allowing my students to draw out 5 butterflies

instead of just tallies will get them more exciting and eager to want to learn more math. It

supports learning standards because it teaches them numbers and how to subtract and add.

Also the standards want the students to use their fingers/drawling’s/etc so this only aids in

fulfilling that standard. This app works for all learners because they can go on it at any time

whether it be at school or at home. In addition, it gives the students more of an opportunity

to make it how they like it so it doesn’t seem like forced learning.