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	Number bonds
Quantity	1
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A Fun Introduction to Number Bonds!

Setting the Scene

Welcome to Number Bond Adventures!

Good morning, Year 1! 🎉 Today, we are going to go on a fun adventure with some special number friends called number bonds! A number bond is like a magical pair of friends that love to stick together. Are you ready to meet them? Let’s start our adventure!

Let's Get Visual!

The Magic of 10

To kick things off, I have a delightful surprise for you! Look at this big, shiny number 10! ✨

• Activity: Grab your mini whiteboards and dry-erase markers.
• Can anyone guess how many different pairs of numbers can combine to make 10? 🤔

Let's find out together!

Number Bond Flashcards

A Hands-On Game

Preparation:

1. I have created some colourful flashcards with pairs of numbers on them that add up to 10.
2. Some examples are:
   • 1 + 9
   • 2 + 8
   • 3 + 7
   • 4 + 6

Activity:

• I will split you into small groups. Each group will receive a set of flashcards.
• Your challenge is to match all the cards that can combine together to make 10!

Let’s remember to team up with each other, just like our number bonds!

Bringing It to Life

Story Time with Number Bonds

Now, gather around as I tell you a little story.

Story Title: The Number Bond Picnic

Once upon a time, in a land of numbers, there was a great picnic being held at the Number Park. All the numbers were invited to join and have fun! The numbers needed to find their perfect matches to gather all the yummy snacks for the picnic.

• Question: Who do you think would pair up to bring the biggest plate of sandwiches?
• Remember, they need to always make 10!

Wrap-Up

Reflecting on Our Adventure

As we finish our lovely story, I want you to think about the number bonds we discovered today.

• What pairs did you love the most?
• Can you think of any more number bonds that make 10?

Let’s get ready to explore and solve some exciting number bond puzzles together in today's lesson! 🧠✨

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By introducing students to number bonds through a story and creative activities, we make learning engaging and enjoyable. Happy bonding!