Two pieces become a train
Explore number trains through models, conversation, and hands-on discovery. Join two small lengths and count every unit once. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
What children will practice.
Explore how to join two small lengths and count every unit once.
Ideas to explore.
Connect a model with a physical or paper representation. Invite learners to show what they notice and explain a relationship; an adult can read the directions and record their words.
An investigation to explore
Join a 1-unit rod and a 1-unit rod. How long is the train? Match it with unit blocks.
An adult can read the prompt. Learners may arrange, draw, point, or explain. Full teaching directions and answer keys are in the free adult classroom.
From a model to a little discovery.
The complete lesson includes a teaching sequence, worked example, guided and independent investigations, a transfer task, student work mats, and a separate answer key. Choose US Letter or A4 PDFs.
Use Glow Math & Logic as an practice companion. The printable lesson also works away from a screen. This sample lesson is free with an adult account.
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