You're right, those topics are crucial for building a comprehensive understanding of numbers.
Here's an updated schedule incorporating those concepts:
Week 1-2: Basics of Numbers
Goal: Understand basic number concepts, counting, and simple arithmetic.
Day 1-2: Introduction to numbers 1-100.
o Activities: Counting aloud, writing numbers, number songs.
Day 3-4: Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
o Activities: Skip counting with number charts, counting games.
Day 5-7: Basic addition and subtraction (single digits).
o Activities: Flashcards, interactive apps, using objects (like beads).
Week 3: Types of Numbers
Goal: Understand different types of numbers.
Day 1: Natural and Whole Numbers.
o Activities: Number line, identifying and writing natural and whole numbers.
Day 2: Integers.
o Activities: Introduction to negative numbers, integer number line.
Day 3: Prime and Composite Numbers.
o Activities: Identifying prime numbers, prime factorization games.
Day 4: Rational and Irrational Numbers.
o Activities: Fraction to decimal conversions, identifying irrational numbers like √2 and
π.
Day 5-7: Real Numbers.
o Activities: Understanding the real number line, practicing with examples.
Week 4: Place Value and Number Sense
Goal: Understand place value and the significance of each digit in a number.
Day 1-2: Place value (ones, tens, hundreds).
o Activities: Place value charts, place value blocks.
Day 3-4: Comparing and ordering numbers.
o Activities: Number line, greater than/less than games.
Day 5-7: Rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and 100.
o Activities: Rounding games, real-life rounding (estimating costs).
Week 5-6: Advanced Addition and Subtraction
Goal: Master multi-digit addition and subtraction.
Day 1-2: Addition with carrying over.
o Activities: Practice worksheets, online math games.
Day 3-4: Subtraction with borrowing.
o Activities: Practice problems, interactive subtraction games.
Day 5-7: Word problems involving addition and subtraction.
o Activities: Real-life scenarios, story problems.
Week 7-8: Introduction to Multiplication and Division
Goal: Basic multiplication and division concepts.
Day 1-2: Multiplication tables (1-5).
o Activities: Flashcards, multiplication songs.
Day 3-4: Multiplication tables (6-10).
o Activities: Times table charts, online multiplication games.
Day 5-7: Simple division (relating to multiplication).
o Activities: Division with visual aids (pie charts, groups).
Week 9: Fractions and Decimals
Goal: Introduction to basic fractions and decimals.
Day 1-2: Understanding fractions (halves, thirds, quarters).
o Activities: Fraction circles, pizza slicing.
Day 3-4: Equivalent fractions and simple fraction addition.
o Activities: Fraction strips, fraction games.
Day 5-7: Introduction to decimals (tenths, hundredths).
o Activities: Decimal place value charts, converting fractions to decimals.
Week 10: Review and Advanced Concepts
Goal: Reinforce learning and introduce advanced topics.
Day 1-2: Review of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
o Activities: Mixed practice worksheets, math games.
Day 3-4: Introduction to simple percentages.
o Activities: Percent problems, real-life scenarios (discounts).
Day 5-7: Advanced word problems and mental math strategies.
o Activities: Story problems, mental math challenges.
Tips for Teaching:
Use visual aids: Charts, blocks, and drawings can help visualize concepts.
