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Lesson Plan

Sweet Math Lesson

This sweet, comprehensive lesson allows your students to count candy pieces and identify who has more, less, or an equal share. Young learners will have a great time while improving their math skills.
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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to compare numbers by identifying them as greater than, less than, or equal to each other.

Introduction

(5 minutes)
  • Begin the lesson with an introduction to counting, asking questions about students' favorite objects or food. Good discussion questions include: Have you ever had to count something you had, such as candy, toys, or even money? How do you know you have more or less of something?
  • Explain that today, the class will learn about greater than, less than, and equal to.