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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Place value
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Exciting Introduction to Place Value

Hook: The Magical Number Boxes

Objective

Today, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure into the world of numbers and place value! Are you ready to discover the magic of how numbers are formed?

Set the Scene

Let's imagine we are little wizards in a magical land where numbers come alive! In this land, every number has its own special box. These boxes help us understand how many units, tens, and hundreds we have.

Activity: Number Boxes

Materials Needed

• 3 boxes (or containers) labelled as "Units", "Tens", and "Hundreds"
• Counters (these can be blocks, buttons, or any small item)
• A magic wand (this can be a stick or a pencil)

Steps to Follow

1. Introduce the Boxes: Place the three boxes in front of the class and show them what each box is for. Explain that:

   • The "Units" box holds single items.
   • The "Tens" box is for groups of ten items.
   • The "Hundreds" box is for large groups of one hundred items.

2. Fill the Boxes: Call students up one by one to add items to each box. Start with the Units box and hand them some counters.

   • “I need you to help me fill the Units box with 4 buttons! How many buttons do we have?”
   • Once the Units box is filled, move to the Tens box. “Let’s fill the Tens box with 2 groups of ten buttons. How many buttons do we have now?”

3. Magical Transformation: When both boxes are filled, wave the magic wand over the boxes and say, “Let’s count how many items we have in total using our magical boxes!”

Discussion

Guide the students to count the items from both boxes together. Ask questions to reinforce learning, such as:

• “What happens if we add 1 more button to our Units box?”
• “What if we turn 10 buttons into 1 group for our Tens box?”

Wrap-Up

Conclude the lesson by letting students know that these magical boxes help us understand how numbers work, and that every number tells a story about its place. Today, we found out how even a simple number can be made of lots of special parts!

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Get ready to dive deeper into the enchanting world of numbers and see how they play together in our upcoming maths adventure!