A Fun Start to Our Maths Lesson: The Great Addition Adventure!

Introduction

Hello, students! Today we’re going to embark on a fantastic journey through the land of Addition! Are you ready to add some excitement to your day? We’re not just going to learn numbers; we’re going to have an adventure!

The Setup: Adventure Awaits!

Imagine you’re a brave explorer on a quest for treasure in the mystical addition island. This island is filled with different creatures who need your help to find out how many bananas they have. Our adventure will help you become expert addition adventurers!

The Scenario

Meet the Characters!

Benny the Monkey: Benny has 3 bananas, and he decides to collect 2 more.
- How many bananas does Benny have now?
Lucy the Parrot: Lucy starts with 5 apples and finds 3 more tasty apples in a magical tree.
- Can you tell us how many apples Lucy now has?
Tommy the Turtle: Tommy sees 4 shiny shells and discovers another 4.
- How can we find out the total number of Tommy’s shells?

Getting Started

Group Activity

Let’s Team Up: Form groups of 3 to become Addition Explorers!
Treasure Maps: Each group will receive a treasure map with the addition problems above. You can draw and write your answers in the spaces provided.

Drawing and Counting

Once you’ve solved the problems, use your imagination! Besides numbers, you will draw pictures of what Benny, Lucy, and Tommy would look like with their fruits or shells.

Conclusion

At the end of our lesson, we’ll share our drawings and solutions. Who knows? Maybe we will discover the hidden treasure of “Addition Mastery!” Get your explorer hats on, and let's set sail into the world of numbers where adventure awaits!

aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Additional
Quantity	1
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