Grade 1 Math Lessons
(Expanded with Learnings)
Lesson 1: Counting from 1 to 100
Objective: Count aloud and recognize numbers from 1 to 100.
Explanation: Counting helps us know how many things there are and
prepares us for addition and subtraction.
Example: Count toys, pencils, or steps.
Practice:
Count aloud from 1 to 20, then 20 to 40, then to 100.
Find 10 objects and count them.
Learnings:
Counting in order helps develop number sense.
Recognizing numbers helps in reading and writing math problems.
Counting is the first step in understanding quantities and operations.
Lesson 2: Writing Numbers 1 to 50
Objective: Learn to write numbers clearly and correctly.
Explanation: Writing numbers correctly helps with math communication.
Example: Write “1”, “2”, “3”, … “50” on paper.
Practice:
Write numbers 1 to 50 in order.
Write the number before and after 15.
Learnings:
Proper number formation helps avoid confusion.
Writing numbers in sequence builds familiarity with number order.
Understanding before and after strengthens numerical relationships.
Lesson 3: Introduction to Addition
Objective: Add numbers within 10 using objects.
Explanation: Addition means putting groups together to find out how many
in all.
Example: 3 apples + 4 apples = 7 apples.
Practice:
Solve: 2 + 5, 4 + 3, 1 + 6 using objects or drawings.
Learnings:
Addition combines quantities to make a larger total.
Using objects helps visualize addition.
Early addition skills form the basis for more advanced math.
Lesson 4: Introduction to Subtraction
Objective: Subtract numbers within 10.
Explanation: Subtraction means taking away and finding out how many are
left.
Example: 7 candies - 2 candies = 5 candies.
Practice:
Solve: 8 - 3, 6 - 4, 5 - 1 using objects or drawings.
Learnings:
Subtraction helps understand how quantities change.
Visualization through objects makes subtraction easier.
Understanding subtraction prepares students for problem-solving.
Lesson 5: Shapes and Patterns
Objective: Identify basic shapes and create repeating patterns.
Explanation: Shapes are all around us; patterns help us see sequences and
predict what comes next.
Examples: Circle, square, triangle, rectangle.
Practice:
Draw a pattern using circle-square-circle-square.
Identify shapes in the classroom.
Learnings:
Recognizing shapes builds geometry skills.
Patterns develop logical thinking and sequencing skills.
Shapes and patterns are fundamental for spatial awareness.