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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Make 10 to add and subtract
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Making 10 in Math!

Objective

Today, we will explore how to make 10 to help us add and subtract bigger numbers easily. Are you ready to become a Math Magician? Let's get started!

Hook: The Magic of Ten!

Storytime: The Ten Friends

Once upon a time in the land of Mathville, there were 10 little friends who loved to play together. Each day, they would meet at the playground, but sometimes they would lose a few friends. The important thing was that whenever they worked as a team, they could always find ways to play with 10!

Engage with a Riddle

Before we dive into the math, let’s think about our 10 little friends:

• If 3 of them went to the swings and how many stayed to play on the slide?
• What if 1 friend left to get snacks, how many are still at the playground?

Let’s put on our thinking caps and see how we can always make 10 using simple additions and subtractions!

Activity: Counting Our Friends

Now, let’s gather around the whiteboard!

1. Draw 10 stars on the board. These stars represent our 10 friends.
2. We’ll count how many stars we have together.
3. Next, let’s play a little game. I will say a number, and we will figure out how many stars we need to make 10!
   • For example, if I say 7, you will say, “We need 3 more stars!”
   • If I say 4, you say, “We need 6 more stars!”

Transition to Learning

Now that we’re warmed up with our friends, we’re ready to dive into how making 10 will help us with all sorts of adding and subtracting challenges. Are you all excited to learn how to be a math magician today? Let’s go!

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Wrap-Up

By understanding how to make 10, we can tackle bigger numbers, just like our friends on the playground! Remember, math can be fun, and working together makes it easier. Ready to continue our magical journey through math today? Let's begin!