Monster Guide Lesson Plan K-2 Math Intervention
👾 Monster Guide Lesson Plan
Focus: Subitizing, Cardinality, & 1-to-1 Correspondence
Duration
25 Mins
Group Size
Small Group (3-5 kids)
Skills Targeted
Subitizing 1-5, Counting to 10
Materials
Slide Deck, Game, Counters
Learning Objectives
• Identify quantities of 1 to 5 instantly without counting (subitizing).
• Demonstrate one-to-one correspondence when counting objects up to 10.
• Understand that the last number word spoken indicates the total amount of objects.
Phase 1 | Monster Eye Warm-Up (5 Mins)
1. Prepare the Slides:
Open the Monster Eye Slides . Set expectations: students must say the number of eyes they see as fast as they can without counting them individually!
2. Show Slides 2-5:
Flash each slide for exactly 3 seconds, then advance. Prompt: "How many eyes did that monster have? Shout it out!"
Scaffold Tip for Paraprofessionals: If a student guesses incorrectly, go back to the slide and touch each eye together: "Let's touch and count: 1, 2, 3! Can you see the triangle pattern they make?"
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Phase 2 | Monster Counting Quest (10 Mins)
1. Distribute Materials:
Give each student a Monster Count Worksheet and a cup of 10 plastic counters or monster tokens.
2. Guided Placement (First Column):
Point to the first monster on the sheet. Instruct: "Our monster buddy needs spots! Place exactly 4 counters on his belly. Touch each counter as you place it." Monitor to make sure they stop at 4.
3. Independent/Guided Practice:
Help students complete the remaining monsters on the sheet. Prompt them to write the number in the box after counting to verify. Encourage drawing simple dots/lines if counters aren't available.
Phase 3 | Monster Match Game (8 Mins)
How to Play:
Lay out the Monster Cards face up. Students take turns rolling a dot die (or card) and picking a monster with the matching number of physical traits (e.g., matching a "3 dot" card with a 3-eyed monster).
Intervention Scaffolding: If a student is struggling, use the Five-Frame Visual printed on the game board. Guide them to put counters on the board before choosing a monster card.
Paraprofessional Quick Checklist
Look & Listen For:
Are they counting 1-to-1 without skipping or double-counting?
Can they instantly name 1-4 slide patterns?
Do they know that "5" represents the final total?
Helpful Prompts:
"Slide your finger as you count."
"How did you know there were 3 without counting?"
"Show me that many on your fingers."
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Monster Eye Slides Monster Academy
K-2 Math Warm-Up
Monster Eye
Challenge!
Can you spot the number of eyes on each monster? Get ready to look fast and shout it out!
👉 Prepare to play! Next slide has the secret rules.
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How To Play Rule Book 📖
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1. Look Fast!
The monster will only show up for a few seconds. Keep your eyes glued to the screen!
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2. No Counting!
Try to recognize the number layout instantly. Do not count them 1-by-1!
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3. Shout Out!
As soon as you spot the quantity, shout the number with confidence!
👉 Warm-up starting now... Get ready!
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Round 1: Meet Pip! Level: Easy Star ⭐
How many eyes do you see?
💡 Answer: Exactly 1!
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Round 2: Meet Gloop! Level: Medium Sparkle ✨
How many eyes do you see?
💡 Answer: Exactly 3! Spot the triangle pattern!
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Round 3: Meet Blinky! Level: Super Monster 👑
How many eyes do you see?
💡 Answer: Exactly 5! This is a five-frame layout.
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Let's Practise: 1-to-1 Counting Interactive Time 🎯
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Touch and Count!
Let's practice counting together with our monster friend:
✓ Touch each number above as you say it.
✓ Only say one number for each touch point!
✓ The last number we say is 4 . That means there are exactly 4 spikes!
🎉 Outstanding job! Next, we'll start our worksheets.
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Monster Count Worksheet My Math Quest
👾 Monster Count!
Name:
Date:
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Count the fun parts on each monster! Touch each one as you count. Write the final number in the white boxes on the right.
Teeth Count
Hair Count
Eye Count
Horn Count
✍️ Part 2: Draw the Monster's Spots!
Draw Exactly: 6 Spots
Drawing Canvas
Check off after drawing:
Draw 6 spots
Count them: 1 to 6!
Math Monsters Intervention series Worksheet 1
Monster Match Game Small Group Intervention
🎲 Monster Match Game
A subitizing and 1-to-1 matching card game for K-2 students.
Players
2 to 4 Players
Easy Game Setup & Rules
Cut Out Cards: Go to Page 2 of this packet, and cut out the 8 Monster Match cards along the dashed lines.
Mix & Place: Mix up the cards and place them face down on the table.
Take Turns: Players take turns flipping over 2 cards. If you get a Monster Card and a Number Card that matches (e.g. 3-Eyed Monster + Dot Card "3"), you keep the pair!
Winner: The player with the most matched monster pairs wins!
🛠️ Monster Hands-On Helper (Five-Frame Board)
Struggling to count? Place your monster cards or physical counters in the frame boxes below to count out loud:
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2
3
4
5
Paraprofessional Facilitation Tips
Encourage the students to look at the Dot Cards for 1 second and call out the layout. Ask: "Did you see a group of 3? How did they look?" Point out that "4" is shaped like a perfect square, and "5" has one dot right in the center! This helps build permanent visual math models.
Monster Match Game - Printable Pack Page 1 of 2
✂️ Monster Match Printable Cards
Cut along the dotted lines to make your game deck.
8 Cards Total
Monster Card
Two Eyes
Dot Card
2 Dots
Monster Card
Three Horns
Dot Card
3 Dots
Monster Card
Four Teeth
Dot Card
4 Dots
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Mood Guide Lesson Plan Kindergarten SEL
🎭 Mood Guide Lesson Plan
Focus: Identifying Feelings & Self-Regulation
Duration
30 Mins
Group Size
Small Group or Whole Class
Core Focus
Self-Awareness & Coping
Key Words
Happy, Sad, Angry, Calm
Lesson Objectives
• Identify and label 4 primary emotions in themselves and others.
• Recognize how facial expressions and body language show how someone is feeling.
• Demonstrate a simple calm-down breathing technique ("Balloon Breath").
Phase 1 | Meet the Mood Monsters (10 Mins)
1. Introduce the Mood Monsters:
Show the Mood Monster Slides . Introduce each character: Joy (Happy), Bluey (Sad), Grump (Angry), and Zen (Calm). Ask the children to make their faces look like each monster!
2. Body Language Check:
For each monster, ask: "What is Bluey's body doing? Are his shoulders up or down? Where are Grump's eyebrows?" Connect facial movements directly to feelings.
Movement Break: Do a quick "Emotion Shake Out". Tell students to shake their bodies like they are angry, then freeze and melt into a soft, calm puddle like Zen!
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Phase 2 | Drawing My Feelings (10 Mins)
1. Distribute My Mood Worksheet:
Pass out the worksheets and crayons. Point out the blank monster face circles.
2. Guided Drawing & Reflection:
Ask the kids to look inside. "How are you feeling right now?" Have them draw their current face inside the monster shape. Instruct them to choose a color that matches their energy.
Phase 3 | Mood Matcher Cards (8 Mins)
Facilitating Scenarios:
Use the Mood Matcher Cards . Read a simple scenario card (e.g., "A classmate took your toy without asking"). Ask kids to pick up the corresponding monster card that matches how they would feel.
Building Empathy: Notice if different kids choose different feelings! "Sam chose Bluey, but Noah chose Grump! That's okay—we all feel things differently."
Calming down: The Balloon Breath
Wrap up the lesson by teaching the kids how to fill up their inner balloon to blow away worries or anger:
Breathe In: Put your hands around your mouth and breathe in deeply through your nose as your hands expand into a giant circle above your head!
Breathe Out: Make a soft sound and wiggle your fingers down like a balloon slowly deflating.
Mood Monster Slides Emotion Academy
Kindergarten SEL
Meet the
Mood Monsters!
Every day we feel different emotions. Let's meet some friendly monsters who show us how they feel!
👉 Ready to meet our first monster? Let's go!
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Feelings Spotter This is Joy! 😊
Joy Feels Happy!
Joy feels warm, light, and excited! When Joy is happy, they smile, stand tall, and want to dance!
"My body feels like jumping! I smile from ear to ear."
🙋 Can you make a giant happy face like Joy?
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Feelings Spotter This is Bluey! 😢
Bluey Feels Sad!
Bluey feels heavy, slow, or low energy. When Bluey is sad, their face droops, and they might cry or want a warm hug.
"My body feels tired. I just want to rest or talk to a friend."
🙋 What makes you feel better when you are sad?
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Feelings Spotter This is Grump! 😡
Grump Feels Angry!
Grump feels hot, tight, and full of explosive energy! When Grump is mad, they cross their arms and frown very hard.
"My hands want to squeeze tight! I need a balloon breath."
🙋 Take a slow breath with me... let's cool down!
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Feelings Spotter This is Zen! 😌
Zen Feels Calm!
Zen feels soft, quiet, and happy inside. When Zen is calm, they take slow deep breaths, sit comfortably, and smile gently.
"My body feels relaxed and still. I am ready to learn."
🙋 Close your eyes and breathe like Zen... Ahhh.
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Your Turn Circle of Sharing 💬
Let's Share!
Look at your classmates or teachers. Let's discuss:
• How are you feeling right now? Point to Joy, Bluey, Grump, or Zen!
• Can a person feel happy and sad on the same day?
• What can we do to help a friend who looks sad?
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Balloon Breath Check!
Let's practice three balloon breaths together right now to relax our bodies and minds!
🎉 Wonderful sharing! Up next is our My Mood drawing activity.
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My Mood Worksheet Mood Monsters Academy
🎨 My Mood Face
Name:
Date:
🎨
How do you feel right now? Draw your feeling face inside the big white monster body below. Then, check the box that matches your emotion!
Draw Your Monster Face Below:
Drawing Board
How Do You Feel?
Happy Joy's Feeling
Sad Bluey's Feeling
Angry Grump's Feeling
Calm Zen's Feeling
⭐ Trace and Practise:
I can take a:
BALLOON BREATH
Mood Monsters Intervention Series Worksheet 2
Mood Matcher Cards 💭 Mood Matcher Scenarios
Read these prompts aloud and have students match them to a feeling card.
Part 1
Scenario 1
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"A friendly classmate shares their crayons with you and gives you a big smile."
How do you feel?
Scenario 2
💥
"You are building a super tall block tower, and someone accidentally knocks it over!"
How do you feel?
Scenario 3
🤕
"You run on the woodchips at recess and scrape your knee."
How do you feel?
Scenario 4
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"You sit down at your table to color. It is calm, quiet, and peaceful."
How do you feel?
Scenario 5
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"You cannot find your favorite classroom teddy bear anywhere."
How do you feel?
Scenario 6
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"Today is school treat day and you get your favorite snack!"
How do you feel?
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✂️ Printable Feeling Match Cards
Cut along the dotted lines to make your matches!
Part 2
Happy
JOY
"I smile, jump, and laugh!"
Sad
BLUEY
"I feel heavy or might cry."
Angry
GRUMP
"My hands squeeze tight!"
Calm
ZEN
"I feel soft, quiet, and still."
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