| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| What topic | Money |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Today, we will embark on an exciting journey into the world of money! By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to recognise coins and notes, understand their values, and perform simple transactions.
Gather the students' attention with a visual aid or props, such as toy money or a small treasure chest.
"Welcome to our Money Adventure! Imagine you’ve just discovered a hidden treasure chest in your own back garden. Inside, you find a variety of shiny coins and colourful notes. But before you can take the treasure home, you need to solve some puzzles related to money!"
"Your task is to help me open the treasure chest. The treasure is filled with delightful goodies — sweets, toys, and even a surprise invitation to a magical party! But wait, to unlock the chest, we need to show our understanding of money. Are you ready to put on your thinking caps and join me on this adventure?"
"We have different types of money to explore today:
Let’s see how many different items we can 'buy' with the treasure inside the chest. What will we need to do? Work out how much money we have, what we want to buy, and whether we have enough!
"Are you ready to unlock the treasure? Let’s dive into some fun games and activities about counting money, understanding values, and solving real-life problems with money. Off we go, adventurers!"
End the introduction by briefly explaining that the lesson will include counting games, a money matching activity, and a role-playing shop scenario where they will practice buying and selling items using what they learn today.
With this engaging start, your students will be thrilled to learn about money while feeling like they’re part of an exciting adventure!