| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| What topic | Arrays |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Objective: To engage Year 1 students in the concept of arrays through a creative and interactive introduction.
Today, we are going to start our lesson with an exciting treasure hunt! Before we dive into our maths topic of the day—arrays—I want you all to think like explorers!
Imagine this: You and your friends are adventurers searching for hidden treasures in a magical forest. To find the treasures, you need to figure out how many shiny golden coins are buried in the treasure chests!
In the forest, all the coins are arranged in groups, just like the flowers in a garden. If you can count how many rows and how many coins are in each row, you will uncover the treasure!
An array is simply a way to arrange things in rows and columns. For example:
Now, let’s get started! I need your help to create some arrays.
Gather your materials: You each have some counters (these can be buttons, blocks, or even pieces of fruit) on your tables.
Create Rows and Columns: Can you arrange your counters into rows and columns? Let’s say we want 2 rows and 3 columns.
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💰 💰 💰That means you have 2 rows and 3 columns, giving us a total of 6 coins!
After you’ve created your arrays, we will gather together and share what we’ve made. You can also share how many total counters you have in your array.
Are you ready to embark on this treasure hunt for arrays? I can’t wait to see all your amazing creations! Let's unleash our inner explorers and discover the magic of arrays together!
By framing the lesson around an adventure, we can capture the children's imaginations and make the concept of arrays engaging and memorable!