Title - Multiplication Fun with Trucks
By - Jenifer Delano
Primary Subject - Math
Grade Level - 3
TEKS: 3:15 D. underlying processes and mathematical tool
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The children will construct a garage with multiplication problems on the side and cut out cars and trucks or other transportation vehicles with the answers on the side. They will then demonstrate understanding of multiplication and division problems as they match the garages and cars together in small groups.
EXTRA ADVICE: This is a fun game that they will enjoy while learning math problems.
MATERIALS: construction paper for making cars, milk cartons or tissue boxes for garages, and markers and glue for pasting and coloring
PREPARATION: example to show
TRANSITION: separate into groups of two or three
Step one: "We are going to build things with construction paper and boxes!"
Step two: Separate into groups
Step three: Hand out materials and give directions
Step three: Clean up materials
Step four: Explain how to play game
Step five: Walk around as children play and observe how well they are doing
Step six: Come together as a class and talk on how it helped them learn and how FUN it was!