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

Lesson 32: Recite and Write Addition Problems of Up to 4

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

STEP 1

Have children recite each equation listed below.

STEP 2

Have children copy on paper each equation listed below.

EQUATIONS

• 4 and 0 are 4
• 4 plus 0 is 4
• 4 + 0 = 4

• 0 and 4 are 4
• 0 plus 4 is 4
• 0 + 4 = 4

• 3 and 1 are 4
• 3 plus 1 is 4
• 3 + 1 = 4

• 1 and 3 are 4
• 1 plus 3 is 4
• 1 + 3 = 4

• 2 and 2 are 4
• 2 plus 2 is 4
• 2 + 2 = 4

Repeat this lesson every day until children can easily recite and write the equations.