Addition and subtraction within 10 - Part whole model - Starter

In this interactive Year 1 maths lesson, children are encouraged to explore addition and subtraction within 10 using hands-on activities. The lesson is structured around the 'Fluent in Four' revision approach, where students use practical resources like small beads and tweezers to enhance their understanding of basic arithmetic. On Day 4, the focus is on addition, where children are asked to use their beads to perform calculations, such as adding two sets of threes and fours together. They are also prompted to sort beads into groups and deduce a rule based on the number of sides in a shape. This activity not only reinforces addition skills but also introduces basic geometry concepts.

Moving on to Day 5, the lesson takes a creative turn with the use of playdough for the 'Subtraction Smash' activity. Children are tasked with subtracting numbers in a fun and tactile manner, such as finding the difference between 13 and 5 or doubling seven and then subtracting half of four. They are also encouraged to share playdough equally between two and then four people, observing the changes in size and quantity, which helps them understand division and fractions in a visual and practical way. The lesson concludes with a challenge to find different combinations that add up to eight, reinforcing the concept of number bonds and encouraging critical thinking.