aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	Numbers
Quantity	1
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A Fun Number Adventure

Introduction

Welcome, little explorers! 🌟 Today, we are going to embark on a magical journey into the world of numbers! Are you ready to explore and discover the wonders of counting together? Let’s turn our imaginations up high and get started!

Setting the Scene

Materials Needed:

• Colourful number cards (1-10)
• Soft plush toys (e.g., a bear, a rabbit, a lion)
• A large soft blanket or mat

The Magic Circle

Gather the children in a large circle on the blanket. Place the number cards face down in the centre of the circle, like a treasure map waiting to be uncovered!

The Adventure Begins

Storytime: Counting Critters

Start with a short, engaging story:

"Once upon a time in Numberland, there lived a group of friendly animals who loved to play games. Each animal had a special number! The curious bunny loved the number 1, the playful bear liked 2, and the wise old lion enjoyed the number 3. They always counted together to have fun!"

Ask the children:

• "Can you help me find out how many animals live in Numberland?"
• Act like the bunny, bear, and lion as you count together!

Activity: Number Hunt!

1. Explore the Numbers: Invite the children to take turns picking a number card from the centre of the circle.
2. Count Out Loud: Once they pick a card, ask them to count out loud the number of fingers they have on their hands (or toes)!
3. Find the Critter: After counting, have a matching soft toy for each number. For example, if a child picks the number 2, they can hold the teddy bear and say, "I have 2 hands and I'm holding 1 teddy!"

Wrap-up

Bring everyone back together as a big group to share:

• What was your favourite number?
• Did you like counting with our animal friends?

Conclusion

As we finish our adventure, remind the children they can play with numbers anytime! Counting is like a secret language that helps us understand our world. Let’s all practice counting throughout the day – can you count the steps we take to the playground?

Goodbye for Now!

Wave goodbye to the adventures of Numberland and all the counting fun, and let them know that you can’t wait for the next number journey together! 🐾✨

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This lesson begins with an exciting story and engaging hands-on activities that will make learning about numbers both fun and memorable for preschoolers!