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What to create	Lesson script
Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Playing mystery block
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Script: Playing Mystery Block

Lesson Overview

Welcome to our exciting lesson on playing mystery blocks! In this 30-minute session, we'll engage kindergartners in a fun and interactive way to explore basic mathematics concepts such as shapes, numbers, and problem-solving skills through the use of mystery blocks.

Objectives

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

• Identify basic shapes and colors.
• Count and recognize numbers up to 10.
• Practice problem-solving skills through interactive play.

Materials Needed

• Mystery blocks (colored cubes or shape blocks)
• Counting mats (numbered 1-10)
• Blank paper and crayons
• A timer or hourglass (optional for timekeeping)

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting: "Hello, friends! Today we are going to play with our mystery blocks. These blocks are special because they can help us learn about shapes and numbers."

2. Discussion:

   • Show students different shapes (square, circle, triangle, rectangle) and colors (red, blue, yellow, green).
   • Ask: “Can anyone tell me the name of this shape?” as you hold up each block.
   • Prompt them to describe the color of each shape.

3. Objective Awareness:

   • Explain: "We will use these blocks to play games and solve some puzzles together!"

Main Activity (20 minutes)

Activity 1: Shape Sorting (10 minutes)

1. Instructions:

   • Spread the mystery blocks across a large play area or table.
   • Ask students to group the blocks by shape and color.

2. Guidance:

   • Walk around and encourage conversations:
     • "What shapes do you see?"
     • "Can you find all the red squares?"

3. Wrap-Up:

   • Gather students back together and show them one group of sorted blocks.
   • Ask questions like: “How many circles did we find?” and guide them to count.

Activity 2: Number Match (10 minutes)

1. Instructions:

   • Use counting mats numbered from 1 to 10.
   • Ask each student to take a small number of blocks and place them on the corresponding number on their mat.

2. Practice Counting:

   • Encourage each student to count the blocks out loud as they place them on the mat.
   • Move around and help them if needed: “How many do you have on the number 4 mat?”

3. Group Reflection:

   • Ask, “Who can tell me how many blocks are on the number 6 mat?” and have some students describe their mats.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Review:

   • Summarize the shapes and numbers learned today.
   • Praise students for their efforts and teamwork in sorting and counting.

2. Teaser for Next Lesson:

   • “Next time, we’ll create our own mystery block patterns! Can you think of a fun pattern to make?”

Homework

Task: Shape and Color Hunt

1. Instructions:

   • Go on a shape and color hunt in your home or outside!
   • Find and draw at least 3 different shapes and color them.

2. Questions:

   • What shapes did you find?
   • What colors were they?

Correct Answers Guide (for teachers):

• Expected Shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle.
• Expected Colors: Any mix, such as red, green, blue, or yellow.
• Students should be able to name their found shapes and colors during the follow-up discussion in the next class.

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Feel free to adjust the time spent on each section to best fit the needs of your classroom! Happy teaching!