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What to create	Lesson script
Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Class number story book
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Mathematics Lesson: Class Number Story Book

Objectives

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

1. Recognize and count numbers from 1 to 10.
2. Understand the concept of more and less through storytelling.
3. Participate in an interactive story that involves numbers.

Materials Needed

• A large book with colorful illustrations about numbers (or a projector for digital illustrations)
• Number flashcards (1-10)
• Counting objects (e.g., blocks, buttons)
• Sticky notes for the story
• Crayons and paper for the homework assignment

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greet the students and gather them in a circle.
• Introduce the topic of numbers. "Today we're going on a math adventure! We’re going to explore numbers with a special story!"

Story Time: "Finding Numbers in the Forest" (15 minutes)

Part 1: Setting the Scene

• Show the book or visuals. Describe the beautiful forest where numbers live. Ask, "Who knows what numbers we have in our lives? Can anyone tell me some places you see numbers?"

Part 2: The Characters

• Introduce the main characters of the story: A friendly owl who likes to count, a curious bunny who loves to play, and a wise turtle who helps them find missing numbers.

Part 3: The Adventure Begins

• As you read, make pauses to ask questions:
  • "How many bunnies are hopping in the forest?" (Show visuals)
  • "If we have 2 bunnies and 3 turtles, how many do we have in total?"
• Use flashcards to represent each character followed by their associated number. For example, show the card with "3" when talking about the three turtles.

Part 4: Games Within the Story

• Include interactive elements, such as asking students to raise their hands if they see a certain number of animals or using counting objects as you progress through the story.

Part 5: The Conclusion

• End the story with all the characters coming together and encouraging students to think about how many friends they made along the way.

Activity: Number Relay (5 minutes)

• Divide the students into pairs.
• Give each pair a number flashcard.
• Call out a number and ask them to find that many objects in the classroom or on the playground (if time allows).
• Regroup and have each pair share what they found.

Wrap-up (5 minutes)

• Review what they’ve learned.
• Ask students questions like, "What was your favorite number in the story?"
• Reinforce the concepts of counting and comparing numbers (more or less) through a short discussion.

Homework Assignment (5 minutes)

Task

1. Draw a picture of your favorite number (from 1 to 10).
2. Count and write down how many objects you can find at home. (Examples: how many toys, how many books)
3. Share how many objects are more and how many are less than 5.

Example Answers

1. If a student draws the number 4: They could draw four apples or four flowers.
2. If they find 7 toys at home: They would write "I found 7 toys." They could draw a toy next to the number.
3. More/Less Example: "I have 7 toys, which is more than 5" or "I have 3 books, which is less than 5."

Conclusion

• Thank the students for participating and reinforce that math can be fun, especially when telling stories. Grade the homework in the next class and provide positive feedback!