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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Hiding bears
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Hiding Bears

Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten

Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson Overview

In this interactive lesson, students will learn about spatial awareness and counting through a fun activity called "Hiding Bears." The focus will be on understanding basic positional concepts (such as "in," "under," "over," etc.) while reinforcing counting skills.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify and describe the positions of objects using specific vocabulary.
• Count a set of objects up to 10.
• Engage in collaborative play while demonstrating social skills.

Materials Needed

• Plush teddy bears (or small bear figures) - 10 total
• Colored construction paper
• Markers or crayons
• A large box or basket for hiding bears
• Number cards (1-10)

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greet the Students: Welcome the students and gather them in a circle.
2. Introduce the Topic: Explain that today they will be playing a fun game with bears, focusing on where we can hide them and how to count them.
3. Show the Bears: Display the plush bears and ask students if they have a favorite bear.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Positional Vocabulary: Introduce positional words: "in," "under," "over," "behind," and "beside."
   • Activity: Use one bear to demonstrate each position. For instance, place the bear "in" a box, "under" the table, etc.
2. Counting Practice: Ask the students to count the bears together.
   • Group Activity: As a class, practice counting slowly from 1 to 10, emphasizing the number words.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Hiding the Bears: Divide students into small groups.
   • Each group gets a set of bears and must hide them around the classroom using the positional vocabulary learned.
   • Once hidden, groups will count how many bears they have hidden.
2. Sharing: After hiding, each group will take turns explaining where they hid their bears using the new vocabulary.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Art Activity: Provide students with construction paper and crayons/markers.
   • Ask them to draw a picture showing where they would hide a bear using the positional words.
   • Encourage them to label their drawings with the correct vocabulary (e.g., "The bear is under the tree").

Conclusion (2 minutes)

1. Review Concepts: Briefly go over the positional words learned and how many bears they counted.
2. Wrap Up: Thank the students for their great participation and remind them of the fun they had while learning!

Assessment

• Observe group participation during the hiding activity.
• Review drawings to ensure understanding of positional vocabulary.
• Informally assess counting skills during group counting discussions.

Extensions

• Encourage students to go on a "bear hunt" in their homes or playgrounds and find objects to hide and tally at home.
• Integrate a storytime session with a book centered around bears, discussing themes related to hiding and seeking.

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This lesson plan aims to enhance counting and spatial awareness through interactive play, fostering a love for learning in young children.