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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Bead combinations
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Bead Combinations

Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Bead Combinations
Grade: Reception / Kindergarten
Duration: 30 minutes

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Objectives

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

• Identify and describe different bead colors.
• Create and explore combinations of colored beads.
• Count the total number of beads in each combination.

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Materials Needed

• Colored beads (red, blue, green, yellow)
• String or pipe cleaners
• Counting mats
• Worksheets for drawing or recording combinations
• Markers or crayons

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting: Welcome the students and gather them in a circle.
2. Discussion: Introduce the topic of beads. Show different colored beads and ask students to name the colors.
3. Objective Overview: Explain that we will be exploring combinations of beads and how many different ways we can arrange them.

Activity 1: Bead Exploration (10 minutes)

1. Demonstration: Show students how to use string or pipe cleaners to create combinations of beads.
2. Hands-On Activity:
   • Give each student a set of colored beads.
   • Allow students to create their own bead combinations.
   • Encourage them to select different colors and discuss their combinations with a partner.
3. Counting: As they create, ask students to count the number of beads they have used in each combination.

Activity 2: Group Discussion (10 minutes)

1. Sharing Combinations: Invite students to share their bead combinations with the class.
   • Ask questions like "How many beads do you have?" and "What colors did you use?"
2. Visual Representation: Use a counting mat to show how many combinations exist based on the different beads (e.g. 1 red + 1 blue, 2 red + 2 green).

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Review: Recap the colors of the beads and the idea of combinations.
2. Extension Question: Ask students if they can think of other things (like fruits, toys) that can be combined in different ways.
3. Homework Assignment: Distribute homework worksheets with tasks related to bead combinations.

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Homework Assignment

Tasks:

1. Draw a picture of your favorite bead combination. Use at least three different colors.
2. Count and write down the total number of beads in your combination.
3. Create a simple combination using colors (like Red, Blue, Yellow) and write the name of each color.

Example Work for Reference:

• Picture: Drawing of 2 red, 1 blue, and 2 yellow beads.
• Count: 5 beads total.
• Combination Example: "Red, Blue, Yellow"

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By following this plan, students will engage with the topic of bead combinations in a fun and interactive manner while practicing their counting and color recognition skills.