Animals on Board! Stuart J. Murphy introduces scholars to composed numbers in preparation for writing and drawing true or false number sentences. A game of Bear in the Cave challenges pupils to locate a missing addend. Sorting number sentence cards assesses learners' proficiency.

Concepts

numbers, addition, subtraction, addition to 10, subtraction of 10, subtraction of 1, decomposing numbers, addends

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Instructional Ideas

• Laminate number cards to reuse with minor wear and tear
• Display posters on a math focus wall

Classroom Considerations

• Put aside extra time to gather materials and make copies
• Requires internet access and audio if you choose to watch the video of the story

Pros

• The offers example pictures, notes to meet pupils' needs and teaching suggestions

Cons

• None

Common Core

1.OA.C.6