Core concept: Mathematicians use numbers to count and solve problems.
Number relationships help us to understand that a whole number is made up of parts.
Tell a story about a very hungry frog named Frank. Explain that, unfortunately, Frank the frog is getting old and is no longer able to catch his favourite food, flies, as he is too slow and cannot catch them.
Show students Resource 5: Think board.
Explain that they will be representing the dice dot pattern rolled in a variety of ways to feed Frank the frog that number of flies.