The Eclectic Manual of Methods by Van Antwerp, Bragg and Co. The Eclectic Manual by Van Antwerp, Bragg and Co.    

Lesson 16: Recognize, Combine, and Separate Groups of Imaginary Objects Up to 8


Teach children to mentally combine and separate groups of up to 8 objects they cannot currently see or touch, but can easily imagine (trees, animals, vehicles, etc.).



    The Eclectic Manual of Methods by Van Antwerp, Bragg and Co. The Eclectic Manual by Van Antwerp, Bragg and Co.    

Lesson 16: Recognize, Combine, and Separate Groups of Imaginary Objects Up to 8

Directions

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to teach the lesson.

Progress to the next lesson when children master the current lesson.

Value mastery over speed of progression.

Steps

  • Teach children to mentally combine and separate groups of up to 8 objects they cannot currently see or touch, but can easily imagine.
  • Ask children to call out the answer to questions such as, 'How many are 1 plane and 7 planes? How many are 8 planes less 1 plane?'
  • Master the operations in the table below (vary the objects and the order of questions):
  • Give numerous exercises on each number, with constant reviews, until children can perform each operation with great accuracy and rapidity.