Fractions | Substitute Teacher
Students will learn the basic idea of fractions by exploring how healthy foods can be shared into equal parts. Using familiar health examples like fruit, sandwiches, and snack foods, students will practice identifying halves and quarters in simple, concrete ways.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| whole | One complete thing. |
| half | One of two equal parts. |
| quarter | One of four equal parts. |
| equal | The same size or amount. |
Show a picture of a whole apple or sandwich. Ask, 'If two children share this equally, what happens?' Introduce the idea that we can split healthy foods into equal parts.
Listen, answer questions, and share ideas about splitting food fairly.
Draw a circle on the board and divide it into 2 equal parts, then 4 equal parts. Model saying 'half' and 'quarter.' Explain that equal parts mean fair shares.
Repeat fraction words and point to the equal parts on the board.
Give students paper shapes or food pictures. Ask them to fold, cut, or shade one half and one quarter. Circulate and support students who need help.
Make or color halves and quarters on their papers.
Discuss how fruits, sandwiches, and other healthy foods can be shared. Ask: 'Would it be fair if one person got a bigger piece?' Connect fractions to fair eating and sharing.
Answer questions and use the words whole, half, quarter, and equal.
Invite a few students to show their work. Review the key ideas and correct any misunderstandings.
Show their fraction pictures and say what part they made.
Review: A whole is one complete thing. A half is 2 equal parts. A quarter is 4 equal parts. Ask students to name one healthy food that could be shared fairly.
Students will complete a simple exit task by identifying or shading a half and a quarter on a paper shape or food picture. Observe accuracy and use of vocabulary during the lesson.
At home, draw or find a healthy food item and show how it could be shared into halves or quarters. Bring the drawing back or be ready to tell the class about it.