aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Number to 20
Quantity	1
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Welcome to Number Land! 🌟

Introduction

Kia ora, tamariki! Today, we are going on an exciting adventure to Number Land, where numbers come alive! We will explore the magical world of numbers up to 20 through fun stories, games, and activities.

The Journey Begins 🌈

Storytime: The Great Number Parade

To kick off our lesson, gather around for a special story called The Great Number Parade.

Once upon a time in Number Land, all the numbers from 1 to 20 were getting ready for the biggest parade of the year! Each number had its unique float, and they were super excited to show off their special talents.

• Number 1 had the best juggling skills!
• Number 2 brought along a friend, because two is always better than one!
• Number 5 danced perfectly in time with the music.

But oh no! The numbers got a bit mixed up! They need our help to line up in the correct order for the parade.

Questions to Explore

After the story, let's discuss together:

• What is your favourite number from 1 to 20, and why?
• Can anyone tell me how many numbers are in our parade today?

Activity: Line Up in Order 🎉

Now it's your turn to help the numbers! Using our special number cards (each with a number from 1 to 20), let’s work as a team to put them in the right order on the classroom floor.

1. Gather the cards: Each child will get one number card.
2. Form teams: Let's split into two teams and see who can line up from 1 to 20 the fastest!
3. Count together: As a team, count out loud to ensure everyone is in the right spot.

Wrap-Up: Celebrate Our Numbers! 🎊

Once we have the numbers all lined up, let’s celebrate our success with a fun clapping song that counts to 20.

Let's Sing! 🎶

To the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”:

One, two, three, four, and five,
Six, seven, eight, nine, we thrive!
Ten, eleven, twelve, so bright,
Thirteen, fourteen, feel the light!
Fifteen, sixteen, seventeen too,
Eighteen, nineteen, twenty—whoo!

Conclusion

Well done, everyone! You did a fabulous job helping the numbers get ready for their parade. Today we’ve learned that numbers 1 to 20 are not only fun, but they are also friends who are excited to be in our class!

Now my little adventurers, are we ready to explore more about these magical numbers throughout the lesson? Let's go! 🚀