Categories: 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | Classroom Management | ESL | Math | Special Education
Estimated Time: 0-10 minutes
Materials Needed: Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 6, Post-it® Notes 1 1/2 x 2, Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 5 x 8, Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4, Post-it® Super Sticky Pop-up Notes 3 x 3, Post-it® Kids Notes
Materials Needed:
- Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 6
- Post-it® Notes 1 1/2 x 2
- Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 5 x 8
- Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4
- Post-it® Super Sticky Pop-up Notes 3 x 3
- Post-it® Kids Notes
Description:
I use one Post-it Note with a + sign on it and one with an = sign on it in the middle. I allow the children to pull different manipulatives to place in between. It gives them a great visual of an addition fact. Although this may seem small the kids LOVE to do it. It’s quick and easy, but makes a huge impact. This is a great activity for parent volunteers to do with students’ one on one.
May also be modified for subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Instructions:
Step 1: Take two Post-it Notes. Place a = sign on 1 and a + on the other.
Step 2: Lay them out on a folder or piece of paper in the correct order.
Step 3: Place various manipulatives in different amounts in between the + sign.
Step 4: Have students use manipulatives to answer the math questions.
Step 5: Watch the mental math growth!
Afterwards:
Objective: For students to see examples of what addition truly means by using real life examples. (ice cream manipulatives, bears, blocks, etc.)
Lesson Extensions: addition, multiplication, or division.
Supporting All Learners: This is a great lesson that can be made as easy or as hard as you would like. Simply add or take away manipulatives.
Assignment/Home Connection: Post-it Notes can be moved easily and placed anywhere for an easy pick up and go lesson.
