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Which subjectMathematics
What age groupYear or Grade 3
What topicDivision
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Introduction to Division: The Magic of Sharing!

Objective:

Today, we’re going to explore the wonderful world of division. We’ll learn how to share things fairly and how to solve problems using our new math skills!


Hook: The Great Cookie Conundrum 🍪

Storytime:

Imagine that you and your friends are excited about having cookies for a snack. You bake a big batch of 24 delicious cookies just out of the oven! Yum!

But wait! You have 6 friends joining you for snack time. How can you make sure everyone gets the same number of cookies without any fighting or tears?

Questions to Ponder:

  1. How many cookies will each person get?
  2. What happens if there are some cookies left over?
  3. Can you think of other times when you need to share equally?

Activity:

Before we dive into figuring out the cookies, let’s gather in small groups. Each group will receive a set of 24 colored blocks that represent our cookies. You’ll also have 6 paper plates that represent each friend at the table.

Once you’ve done this, we’ll come back together as a class to share your results and see how many blocks each person received!


Transition to Lesson:

Now that we've shared our cookies, let’s dive deeper into the world of division. We’ll learn how to write it down and solve some division problems together! Get your notebooks ready because we’re about to become division experts!

Remember:

Division is all about sharing equally. Let’s get started on understanding how we can use division in our daily lives and how it can help us solve problems just like sharing cookies with friends!


By beginning our lesson with a fun cookie story and engaging activity, students will be motivated, excited, and ready to learn about division in a practical and relatable way! 🍪