In this winter-themed math class, 1st grade students will review and practice subtraction within 20 through fun activities and learning games.

At the beginning of class, the students and teacher will have a discussion about the topic(s) of the week so the teacher can assess the students’ prior knowledge of the subject. 

Throughout the class, the teacher will introduce and teach the topic(s) using the “I Do, We Do, You Do” method. This instructional method starts with the teacher giving an example, followed by the teacher and student solving a problem or completing a task together, then finally, the student is given a problem or task to complete on his/her own, with support given as necessary.

Here is the schedule for this math class:

Part 1: Winter Facts - Learners will use a picture key to "read" the coded subtraction sentence and then solve. 

Part 2: Winter Puzzle - What will the mystery picture will be? Learners will work together to answer 16 subtraction facts and reveal the picture!

Part 3: Word Problems - Learners will listen carefully to the word problem, write a subtraction sentence, and solve. For example, "16 snowmen were in a field. The hot sun melted 8 of them. How many snowmen were left?"

Each of the three parts of class will be separated by brain breaks. The brain breaks will take 1 minute. The teacher will call out a winter "action", and the teacher and learners will act it out. For example, "go sledding" or "throw a snowball". 

Throughout the entire class, many discussion questions will be asked in order to promote critical thinking, to help the students to relate to the lesson and to introduce each topic within the lesson.

This class is best for any student ages 5 to 8, or those students looking to learn, review and practice 1st grade subtraction from 0 to 20. Students do not need to know the concepts or topics of the class beforehand. We will learn and review in class. 

The class materials will be presented via Google Slides and screen shared on the teacher's screen only. Learners will need nothing outside of the Outschool Zoom classroom. Students may need to print materials prior to the start of class. Please check the parental guidance and materials sections.