Meet the Math Facts with Kate & Nate – The Plants (Addition & Subtraction)
In this lesson, children learn about subtraction through a fun story involving Kate and Nate and their garden of plants. They start with 10 plants, but after 7 are stomped on, they practice counting to find that 3 plants remain. The lesson emphasizes that math can be enjoyable and encourages kids to apply similar counting techniques with everyday objects.
Meet the Math Facts with Kate & Nate – The Baseballs (Addition & Subtraction)
In this lesson, Kate and Nate introduce young learners to the concepts of addition and subtraction using baseballs as a fun visual aid. Students practice counting and learn that adding means combining quantities, as demonstrated by adding one baseball to three to make four. The lesson encourages continued exploration and practice with math in everyday situations.
Meet the Phonics Digraphs – ph
In this lesson, students learn about digraphs, specifically focusing on the “ph” digraph, which produces the “f” sound. Through engaging examples like “phone,” “graph,” and “trophy,” learners practice identifying and pronouncing words that contain the “ph” sound. The lesson encourages continued exploration and practice to become proficient in recognizing digraphs.
Meet the Sight Words Level 1 – “is”
In this lesson, students learn about sight words, specifically focusing on the word “is,” which is essential for constructing sentences. Through examples and interactive activities, such as sentence building and word hunts, learners practice using “is” in various contexts to enhance their reading skills. The lesson emphasizes the importance of practice and encourages students to incorporate the word into their daily reading and writing.
Meet the Math Facts with Kate & Nate – The Swamp (Addition & Subtraction)
In this lesson, students join Kate and Nate on an adventure in The Swamp to learn about subtraction through counting lily pads. They start with six lily pads, and after three disappear, they practice determining how many are left, reinforcing the concept of subtraction as six minus three equals three. The lesson encourages interactive participation and continued practice of math skills in a fun and engaging way.
Meet the Math Facts Multiplication & Division – 1 x 2 = 2
In this lesson, students learn that multiplication is a method of adding the same number repeatedly, starting with the concept of multiplying by one. Through examples like “one times two,” they understand that this means having one group of two items, resulting in two. The lesson emphasizes practice and encourages students to explore multiplication further, reinforcing that multiplying by one simply gives them the same number.
Meet the Math Facts with Kate & Nate – The Sandcastles (Addition & Subtraction)
In this lesson, children join Kate and Nate at the beach to learn math through the fun activity of building and counting sandcastles. They start by counting nine sandcastles, then explore subtraction when some are washed away by waves, reinforcing the concept that 9 minus 3 equals 6. The lesson encourages kids to engage with math in playful ways, emphasizing that learning can happen anywhere, even at the beach.
Meet the Math Facts Multiplication & Division – 1 x 3 = 3
In this lesson, students learn about multiplication as a way to add the same number repeatedly, using the example of “one times three” to illustrate the concept. They practice saying the multiplication statement together and explore how multiplication simplifies counting, such as determining the total number of apples in multiple baskets. The lesson encourages students to try multiplication with different numbers to enhance their understanding and confidence in the topic.
Meet the Math Facts with Kate & Nate – The Barn (Addition & Subtraction)
In this lesson, children join Kate and Nate at the barn to learn basic math concepts through counting and addition. They start by counting two haystacks, then add six more, ultimately discovering that two plus six equals eight. The lesson emphasizes the enjoyment of math and encourages kids to practice counting with various objects.
Meet the Math Facts Multiplication & Division – 1 x 6 = 6
In this lesson, students learn about multiplication, specifically focusing on the concept of multiplying by one, illustrated by the example of 1 x 6 = 6. This demonstrates that multiplying any number by one retains the original number, highlighting the identity property of multiplication. The lesson encourages practice with other numbers to reinforce understanding and mastery of multiplication.