Ladybug Doubles Craft | Ladybird Doubles Lesson | Grade 1

Engage your students in a fun and interactive way to learn about doubling numbers with this adorable Ladybug Doubling Craft. This resource includes a printable ladybug template where students can place dots on the wings to visually explore and understand the concept of doubling.

This Ladybird doubling craft is perfect for Math centres, small group activities or individual practice, providing a playful yet effective approach to mastering doubling numbers.

How this lesson works:

1. Students make their ladybug / ladybird

2. Student then begin exploring doubles by adding a chosen number of dots to one side of the ladybug’s wings, then match the same number on the opposite wing.

3. They then calculate the total number of dots, helping them to understand the concept of doubling in a concrete and memorable way.

4. Students can use the recording template included to repeat the process of exploring doubles.

This activity can be repeated as many times as needed, offering endless opportunities for practice.

What is included:

• Pieces for ladybug craft
• Recording slips to display with your ladybugs
• Ladybug doubles recording sheet

Print your ladybug templates onto coloured paper OR get your students to colour them.

Benefits for your students:

• Concrete learning
• Suitable for visual and kinaesthetic learners
• Lays the groundwork for understanding multiplication
• Mathematical exploration
• Fun and hands-on

This ladybug craft is a fun way for students investigate doubling numbers.

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