Lesson Plan (Grades K-2): Hop-Scotch Math Marathon - A Comprehensive K–2 Math & Movement Unit

I. Introduction

Lesson Title: Hop-Scotch Math Marathon

Grade Level: Kindergarten–2nd Grade

Subject Area: Early Mathematics & Gross-Motor Skills

Overview Hop-Scotch Math Marathon transforms routine arithmetic practice into an energetic, collaborative game. Over five sessions, students will:

1. Recognize and read numerals 1–20 and simple fractional notations (½, ¼).
2. Solve basic addition and subtraction facts within 10, and explore like-denominator fractions through play.
3. Combine physical movement—hopping or stepping—with mental calculation, reinforcing one-to-one correspondence.
4. Collaborate in small teams, rotating roles as “Hopper,” “Caller,” and “Recorder,” fostering communication and social skills.
5. Track individual and team progress via timed “marathon” runs, encouraging goal-setting and perseverance.
6. Graph performance trends over time, integrating data skills with physical education.
7. Reflect on how movement aids memory and why math concepts apply to real-world activities.

This unit engages K–2 learners in active mathematics, blending standards-aligned content with playful movement, teamwork, and data interpretation.

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives Students will be able to:

1. Identify & Read numerals 1–20 and fractional notation (½, ¼) on hop-scotch squares.
2. Solve addition and subtraction facts within 10, answering prompts accurately aloud.
3. Perform one hop or step per square, maintaining balance and spatial awareness.
4. Use Mathematical Language: articulate sums and differences (“Five plus two equals seven”) and compare quantities (“I got more correct than yesterday”).
5. Collaborate: support peers by reading prompts, verifying answers, and recording results respectfully.
6. Analyze Data: chart team times and accuracy rates over sessions using pictographs or simple line graphs.
7. Reflect: describe how physical movement helped them remember math facts and stay focused.

Standards Alignment

• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.1: Count to 100 by ones and tens.
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.B.3: Apply properties of operations to add and subtract.
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NF.B.3: Understand fraction addition with like denominators.
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.D.10: Draw a picture graph and a bar graph.
• National Physical Education Standards: Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns.
• SEL (CASEL): Develop relationship skills through teamwork, responsible decision-making, and social awareness.