Lesson Plan Rekenrek Demo LessonLesson Component Suggeste

d TimePossible Activities Resources

Opening Activities 5-15 minutes

Number Talk with the rekenrek on the carpet. Large Demo RekenrekPinch cards for # 1-20

Standards/Objectives/Essential Question(s)1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.7, 1.OA.D.8

We will use the rekenrek to represent numbers, solve equations, and solve word problems.How can the rekenrek help you solve problems?

Lesson Development Whole and small group Lots of student-to-

student talk

35 minutes Pass out handprint mats. Go over expectations with the mat and the rekenrek. Allow students several moments for exploration time.

How can we use the rekenrek to solve addition and subtraction equations?

Solve several equations of each type. Stress vocabulary and explanations of how the problems were solved. Use the large demo one to show students’ thinking.

Use equation cards for meaning of the equals sign.

Could we use the Rekenrek to solve word problems?Display word problems. Discuss the problem. Allow students time to solve. Student explanations.

Handprint MatsClass set of Rekenreks

Addition and subtraction equation cards.

Word Problems

Guided Practice Whole Group

5 minutes Solve word problem independently.

Differentiated Instruction Flex Groups

10-15 minutes

Break into 8 small groups. Each of us will take approximately 3 students.

Turkey Spinners 0-9Rekenrek

Independent Practice Play “How many more do we need to make 10?”

Recording Sheet with markers and erasers

ClosureWhole Group

5 minutes Collect materials and return to seats. Use the large demo rekenrek to review the lesson. Call on students to demonstrate skills covered.

Large demo Rekenrek

Five apples were in a bowl. Two apples were eaten. How many apples are in the bowl now?

Four crows were sitting on a scarecrow. Eight more crows joined them. How many crows are sitting on the scarecrow now?

Samantha has 2 pumpkins on her porch. Trey has 6 pumpkins on his porch. How many more pumpkins does Trey have than Samantha?

There were 8 slices of pumpkin pie on the table. Six slices of pie were eaten. How many slices of pumpkin pie are on the table now?

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