BASE TEN PLACE VALUE INTRODUCTION TO GOLDEN BEAD MATERIAL Introduction to Symbol
Age: 4 to 7 Materials: Large numeral cards for 1 (green), 10 (blue), 100 (red), 1000 (green) Mat Presentation (Lesson): 1. Invite the child(ren). 2. Carry introduction tray for symbols to mat prepared on table or on the floor. 3. As child(ren) already know quantities 1 - 10, use third period of 3 period lesson and show the “one” and ask “What is this?” Wait for response. Show the “ten” and ask “What is this?” Wait for response. 4. Using three period lesson, teach vocabulary for 100 and 1000. 5. Return symbols to tray. 6. Return tray to shelf. 7. Return mat. Direct Aim (Objective): To introduce numerals for base ten place value Indirect Aims (Scaffolding): Preparation for higher math Preparation for science Preparation for language Internalize place value kinesthetically Preparation for art Develop visual memory Independence Concentration Points of Interest (Motivation): Three period lesson Colors on numerals and numerals themselves Control of Error (Self Assessment): Teacher Vocabulary: Symbol, names for 1, 10, 100, 1000, base ten, place value Extension: Stack cards showing all zeroes, then slide to right and expose all ones composing the numeral. Read numeral.
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