Widow's Oil: Equivalent Fractions Fun
Grade 1 Mathematics 30-minute lesson for 20 students Hands-on learning with Bible stories
The Widow's Oil Story
A poor widow had only a little oil God helped her oil fill many jars She shared her oil with others Today we'll learn about parts and wholes like the oil jars!
What is a Fraction?
A fraction shows parts of a whole Like slicing a pizza into pieces The oil jars can be divided into parts too!
Equivalent Fractions Magic
1/2 means one half 2/4 means two fourths 1/2 = 2/4 - they're the same! Different pieces, same amount of oil!
Create Your Oil Jar Fractions
Work in groups of 5 Use colored paper strips Fill your oil jars to show equivalent fractions Make 1/2 = 2/4 with colors!
🎵 Fraction Song Time! 🎵
Half is one-half, same as two-fourths Sing it loud and clear! Use your hands to show the parts!
Share Your Fraction Jars
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What We Learned Today
Fractions are parts of a whole Equivalent fractions are equal amounts 1/2 = 2/4 like the widow's oil jars We can show fractions with art and colors! Great teamwork everyone!