10s Snowball Lesson - Liggett

Real World Lesson Plan - Quincy Elementary
Content area: Math

Grade Level: Kindergarten
Topic: Adding two numbers to make 10
Standards: K.OA.4. For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when
added to the given number, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record the answer
with a drawing or equation.
Objectives: I can add two numbers to make 10

I can take a number (1-10) and find out what I need to make 10
Assessments - I will assess the class before the activity by gauging their ability to add
up the unifix cubes. During the activity, I will look for student understanding by
assessing their ability to find the number that adds up to 10 given their mystery
number. To check individual student understanding, I will have the students go to
their desks (after a bathroom break) and complete a worksheet that reinforces this
idea. That way, I will be able to see where each student is at and know what they are
struggling with or excelling in.
Entry event - To hook the students, I will start by asking them what they like to
do/what are some things we can do in the now. Then, I conduct a poll asking them
whether they prefer to create snowmen OR have a snowball fight. I will write each
option on the board and tally student responses.
Task - Introduce that we will be working on different ways to make 10. Have students
finger flash 10 to me and then to a partner. Show the paper and explain how we will be
using it as our guide. Put two different color unifix cubes in a mystery bag and pick out
10 total using the different colors to fill in the equation. (6 blue cubes and 4 red cubes
make 10 cubes!) Do this a couple of times to gauge student understanding. Then, ask
the students if they know what a blizzard is. Have a mini discussion about blizzards
and how hats and mittens keep us warm. Put on hats and mittens and explain that
there is going to be a math blizzard in the classroom! Have students pretend to put on
their “hats and mittens” as well. Show the box with the paper snowflakes and go over
expectations (you all get one snowball and I will know you are ready when you are
sitting with a snowball in your hands). Throw/sprinkle the paper snow ball creating a
blizzard and wait until each student has one. Then instruct students to put the
snowball on the ground in front of them and show the students how to play the game
with an example snow ball. Open up the snowball, find out your mystery number, and
figure out what you need to add to that number to get to 10. Then, crumple your
snowball back up and gently toss your snowball on the paper plate with that number
(Prior to the lesson, I will have set up paper plates labeled 1-10 along the wall in front
of the students). For example, “My snowball has a what on it boys and girls? You’re
right! A 7. If I have 7, what do I need to make 10? Yes! A 3. 3, and 7 make 10. So, I am
going to walk over and find the number 7 plate, toss my snowball at it, then leave it on
the ground, and head back to my spot.” Each student will get a chance to solve and toss
their snowball.
Procedures - All student will be sitting at their assigned seats on the carpet. When I
introduce the paper template, I will have the class read it along with me. When I pull
the unifix cubes out of the bag, I will hold up the cube and have them count each one
out loud together. I will Introduce the snowballs and tell the students that before we
can play this fun game, we need to go over some rules and expectations. I will hold up
a snowball and and them clarifying questions such as “Boy and girls do you think it is
okay to throw your showball at a friend? Do you think it is okay to throw it across the
room? How many snowballs will you be picking up off the ground?” I will clearly show
the children what exactly they are to do with their snowballs when opening them.
Crumpling them back up, and I will show them exactly how to gently toss them on the
paper plate. Once the snowballs have fallen and the students have all grabbed one I
will celebrate the students who are sitting quietly and calmly with the snowball in their
hands. I will make sure that the students know they all get a turn so it is important to
be patient and respectful while their friends are taking their turn. I will celebrate the
students when they follow directions and once all the students have had a turn we will
all finish with a short discussion and we will line up for a bathroom break.
Accommodations - To support my students, I will guide them in solving their

equations by asking the whole class to help solve the equation. When placing your
paper plates, you can place them in numerical order or switch up the numbers to
make it more challenging for students.
Closure - Look at all of the paper plates and snowballs and say something along the
lines of “Wow boys and girls I cannot believe there are so many different ways that we
can make 10!” Thank you for playing our snowball game in a safe and fun way!
Logistics - For this lesson, I will need paper with a written template, bags or cups, two
colors of unifix cubes, a whiteboard & marker, labeled paper plates (1-10), and
“snowballs” each labeled with a number 1-10, hat, mittens, as well as a bin to hold all
the snowballs & materials. This lesson should last about 20 minutes (intro 3 min,
examples/expectations 5 min, activity 10 min, close 3 min).

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Real World Lesson Plan - Quincy Elementary

Content area: Math

Topic: Adding two numbers to make 10

Objectives: I can add two numbers to make 10

Accommodations - To support my students, I will guide them in solving their

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