Rainbow Arrays: Using Repeated Addition in a Colorful Way

In this one time class, learners will be introduced to repeated addition through arrays. We will use colorful candy like Skittles as a manipulative to create visual representations of arrays. This class will help learners understand the very basics of multiplication. This class will be fun, allow students to be creative and sweet when they enjoy eating their manipulatives after our lesson is complete! 

Skills taught in this class:
- definition of array and creation by student of arrays of different sizes
- skip counting by twos, threes, and fives
- identifying how many sets are shown and transferring that information to writing a number sentence
      For example: I see 8 sets of 3. 3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3=24
- listening to word problems and solving using an array with assistance from the instructor
- identifying real world examples of arrays 

Class time will be organized as follows:
-Introduction of class members and teacher
-Learners will count their candy by ones and identify the total number. This will be followed by a discussion on ways to count objects more quickly, skip counting! We will look at slides that show examples of skip counting on a number line and practice skip counting our candy by twos, threes, and fives. As we skip count, we will write number sentences to describe what we are doing.
- Learners will then organize candy into an ordered display, an array. We will use different arrays to create different number sentences. Learners will use small bowls, cups or a muffin tin to create their array. 
-Learners will listen to the instructor read a story problem using repeated addition. We will use an array on a slide to solve the repeated addition problem together. We will then create a number sentence for the story problem.
-Learners will then get to create colorful arrays using Q-tips and colored paint on an attached worksheet. This will allow them a chance to get creative while practicing their math skills! 
-Learners will have a discussion while painting about examples of arrays in the world. 

I am an energetic and friendly teacher! I love to engage students in conversation about the topic and help them make connections to their everyday life. I believe the more ways a student connects with the material, the better they will understand it. Using art, manipulatives, and discussion help these connections be made!
I can't wait to meet your student!