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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Subitising
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Introduction to Subitising: A Fun Maths Adventure!

Welcome to Our Class!

Hello, little mathematicians! 🎉 Today, we’re going to embark on a special adventure into the magical world of numbers! Are you ready? Let’s hop on our imaginary math bus and drive to the Land of Subitising! 🚌✨

What is Subitising?

Subitising is a fancy word that means being able to see how many there are in a group of objects without counting them one by one. It’s like having superpowers for numbers! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Magic Number Hunt!

Let’s Get Started!

To kick off our lesson, we will go on a Magic Number Hunt around the classroom! Here’s what you need to do:

1. Look around your desk and find one group of objects. It could be your crayons, blocks, or even your pencil case!
2. Without counting, try to guess how many objects are in that group.
3. Raise your hand when you think you know the number!

Share Your Findings!

Once everyone has guessed, let’s share our discoveries.

• Did anyone guess the right number?
• How did you know? Did it just ‘pop’ into your head like magic?

Let's Play a Game!

Now that we have found our magic numbers, it’s time for a fun game called ‘Snap and Say!’

1. I will show you a picture of different groups of objects on the board.
2. As soon as you see the picture, call out the number without counting!
3. If you’re correct, you’ll get to help me ‘snap’ a number poster on our wall for everyone to see!

Examples of Objects to Use:

• Magic stars ⭐ (5 stars in a group)
• Bright butterflies 🦋 (3 butterflies in a group)
• Bouncy balls ⚽ (2 balls in a group)

Conclusion

Remember, subitising can help us become quick thinkers with numbers! Today, you used your imagination and your eyes to find numbers without counting. Each of you is a wonderful mathematician!

Are you excited to explore more about numbers next time? Let’s keep our eyes open for the magic of numbers all around us! 🌟

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Materials Needed:

• Pictures of groups of objects to display
• Number posters for the activity
• Crayons or small objects for the Magic Number Hunt

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop number recognition skills.
• Encourage quick thinking and visual perception.
• Foster a love for mathematics through engaging activities.

Let’s start our adventure! 🌈📚