aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Adding 3 members to 20
Quantity	1
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Exciting Math Adventure: Adding 3 to 20!

Introduction

Hello, young mathematicians! 🌟 Today, we are going to embark on a fun and exciting math adventure where we will learn how to add 3 to 20. Are you ready? Let’s strap on our thinking caps and get started!

The Magical Number Line 🌈

Before we dive into our adding adventure, let's use a magical tool called a number line! A number line is like a road where we can hop from one number to another.

• Draw a number line: First, let’s draw a number line on the board or on our paper.

0 --- 1 --- 2 --- 3 --- 4 --- 5 --- 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 --- 10 --- 11 --- 12 --- 13 --- 14 --- 15 --- 16 --- 17 --- 18 --- 19 --- 20 --- 21 --- 22

The Adventure Begins! 🧙‍♂️

Now, let's start at our special number 20. Can you picture it? 20 is a big number, like a group of 20 friendly monsters dancing in a circle!

Step 1: Start at 20

• Hop to 21: We add one monster! (20 + 1 = 21)
• Hop to 22: Now, let’s add another monster! (21 + 1 = 22)
• Hop to 23: Finally, we add one more monster! (22 + 1 = 23)

Review Our Hops

Now let’s see how many monsters we have in total:

• First hop: 20 🌟 + 1 monster = 21
• Second hop: 21 🌟 + 1 monster = 22
• Third hop: 22 🌟 + 1 monster = 23

So, we have found that 20 + 3 = 23! 🎉

Activity: Monster Stickers! 🎈

What You Need:

• Stickers or drawings of monsters
• A piece of paper
• Your wonderful imagination!

Instructions:

1. Gather Your Stickers: Get 20 monster stickers or draw them on your paper.
2. Add More Monsters: Next, take 3 more stickers (or draw 3 more monsters).
3. Count Your Monsters: How many monsters do you have in total?

Challenge:

Can you create your own number line and add 3 to any number you like? Share with a friend or family member what you find!

Conclusion

Math is a thrilling adventure, and today we have learned how to add 3 to 20! Keep practicing your adding skills, and remember, math is everywhere—like magic! 🎩✨

Now, let's continue our journey with more fun activities in math! What do you say? Would you like to hop into another number adventure? 🚀