Counting Animals and Understanding Properties

Miss Villa Gomez introduces first graders to the part-part-whole concept and the commutative property of addition. Through engaging examples involving fish, animals, and birds, students learn to add parts to find a whole. The lesson concludes with a prompt to continue practicing on Nearpod.

What is the commutative property of addition?

• Adding zero to a number changes the number.

• Changing the order of numbers does not change the sum.

• Subtracting a number from itself gives zero.

• Changing the order of numbers changes the sum.

How many blue fish did Miss V find?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

How many yellow fish did Miss V find?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the total number of fish Miss V found?

• Nine

• Ten

• Eight

• Seven

How many raccoons did Miss V find in the woods?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How many squirrels did Miss V find in the woods?

• Six

• Eight

• Seven

• Nine

What is the total number of animals Miss V found in the woods?

• Nine

• Eleven

• Twelve

• Ten

How many birds were flying in one direction?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

How many birds were flying in the other direction?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the total number of birds Miss V observed?

• Six

• Four

• Five

• Three