Number Chompers Mini Lesson Grade K-1 Math • Mini-Lesson
Number Chompers Mini Lesson
Comparing Numbers 0 to 9 with Ten-Frames & Symbols
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Date:
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The Chomper Rule: The Alligator Always Eats the Bigger Number!
>
Greater Than
Big open mouth points to the bigger number!
<
Less Than
Small pointy tip points to the smaller number!
=
Equal To
Both numbers are the same amount!
✓ 3 Steps to Compare:
Step 1: Count
Look at each set or ten-frame.
Step 2: Compare
Ask: Which group has more ?
Step 3: Chomp
Open mouth toward the larger value!
Guided Model Watch & Listen: Comparing 5 and 2
Set A
5
>
chomps 5!
Set B
2
Math Sentence: 5 is greater than 2 (5 > 2)
✍ Let's Try Together: Write >, <, or = in the circle!
A. Compare 3 and 7
3
7
Sentence: 3 is less than 7
B. Compare 4 and 4
4
4
Sentence: 4 is equal to 4
🐊 Remember: The open mouth always points to the bigger amount! Page 1 of 2
Part 2 • Practice
Scaffolded Ten-Frame Practice
Symbols: > < =
Directions: Count each ten-frame. Write the correct comparison symbol (>, <, or =) in the circle. Then use the Word Box below to write the matching words in each sentence!
Problem 1
6
2
6 is
Problem 2
1
8
1 is
Problem 3
9
5
9 is
Problem 4
7
7
7 is
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Chomper Word Box
Sentence Helper
Use the words from the Word Box below to write your answers on the blanks for Problems 1–4 above!
greater than uses symbol >
less than uses symbol <
equal to uses symbol =
Quick Practice: Choose words from the Word Box to complete each sentence:
5 is
2
3 is
8
4 is
4
🐊 Great job! You are a master Number Chomper! Page 2 of 2
Number Chompers Practice Sheet Independent Practice • Skills Sheet
Number Chompers Practice Sheet
Counting Pictures & Comparing Numbers 0 to 9
Name:
Date:
🐊 Chomper Code:
> Greater Than < Less Than = Equal To
A Count & Compare: Write the count in each box and >, <, or = in the circle!
1. Count the apples
🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎
🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎
2. Count the fish
🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟
🐟 🐟 🐟
3. Count the shiny stars
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
4. Count the frogs
🐸 🐸
🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸 🐸
B Speed Chomp: Compare each pair of numbers! Write >, <, or = in each circle.
7
4
2
6
9
9
8
3
1
5
6
2
3
8
0
4
🐊 Tip: Say it out loud! "____ is greater than / less than / equal to ____" Page 1 of 2
Part 2 • Words & Sentences
Words to Symbols & Reasoning
Symbols: > < =
C Sentence to Math Sign: Read the sentence. Fill in the numbers and symbol in the equation box!
1. Five is greater than two.
Write the numbers and symbol to match the words.
2. Three is less than seven.
Write the numbers and symbol to match the words.
3. Six is equal to six.
Write the numbers and symbol to match the words.
4. Eight is greater than four.
Write the numbers and symbol to match the words.
D True or False? Fill in the circle for each alligator statement!
4 > 1
True False
2 > 8
True False
5 = 5
True False
7 < 3
True False
E Draw & Compare Challenge:
Draw 6 cookies on the left plate. Draw 3 cookies on the right plate. Then write the correct symbol (> , < , or = ) in the circle!
Left: Draw 6
Right: Draw 3
🐊 Fantastic math work! You are an expert at comparing numbers! Page 2 of 2
Number Chompers Answer Key Teacher Resource • Answer Key
Number Chompers Answer Key
Mini-Lesson Solutions & Teacher Facilitation Guide
Lesson Reference One-Digit Comparisons
📋 Instructional Script & Prompting Tips
Always anchor student reading from left to right . When students see 5 > 2, prompt them to say: "Five is greater than two because five has more dots than two." Reinforce that the crocodile jaws open toward the larger quantity.
Mini-Lesson Page 1: Guided Try Together
Solutions
Problem A: 3 and 7
Correct Symbol: < 3 < 7
Sentence: 3 is less than 7.
Problem B: 4 and 4
Correct Symbol: = 4 = 4
Sentence: 4 is equal to 4.
Mini-Lesson Page 2: Ten-Frame Practice Solutions
Problem 1 (6 and 2):
6 > 2
Sentence: 6 is greater than 2.
Problem 2 (1 and 8):
1 < 8
Sentence: 1 is less than 8.
Problem 3 (9 and 5):
9 > 5
Sentence: 9 is greater than 5.
Problem 4 (7 and 7):
7 = 7
Sentence: 7 is equal to 7 (or equal ).
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Word Box & Quick Practice Answer Key
Page 2 Bottom
5 is ________ 2 greater than
3 is ________ 8 less than
4 is ________ 4 equal to
Vocabulary Guidance: Point out that the words match the alligator's action: greater than means opening toward the first number; less than points away from the first number.
Spelling Support: Students who are emerging writers can trace or copy directly from the color-coded Word Box cards.
🐊 Teacher Key • Mini-Lesson Components Page 1 of 2
Teacher Resource • Practice Sheet
Practice Sheet Solutions & Differentiation
Full Answer Key
A Section A: Count & Compare Pictures
1. Apples
4 < 6
2. Fish
7 > 3
3. Stars
5 = 5
4. Frogs
2 < 8
B Section B: Speed Chomp Symbol Drill
7 > 4
2 < 6
9 = 9
8 > 3
