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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Exploring Cardinality Through Mini Beasts
What length (min)	10
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
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Lesson Plan: Exploring Cardinality Through Mini Beasts

Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Exploring Cardinality Through Mini Beasts

Duration: 10 Minutes

Age Group: Preschool / Nursery

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Learning Objectives

• Introduce the concept of cardinality: understanding that the last number counted represents the total amount.
• Identify and count mini beasts using visual aids.
• Engage in a fun, interactive counting activity.

Materials Needed

• Pictures of various mini beasts (e.g., ladybirds, ants, spiders, snails).
• Counting mats (large sheets of paper or placemats).
• Small counters or tokens (e.g., buttons or pom-poms) to represent each mini beast.

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Introduction (2 Minutes)

1. Greeting: Start with a friendly introduction.
2. Engagement Question: Ask the children, "How many mini beasts can you name?" Encourage them to share their thoughts.
3. Introduction to Mini Beasts: Show pictures of mini beasts and briefly describe each one.

Main Activity (6 Minutes)

1. Demonstration:

   • Show one mini beast picture at a time.
   • Count mini beasts together as a class (e.g., "This is one ladybird; can we see it? Let's count it - one!").

2. Counting Activity:

   • Distribute counters/tokens to each child.
   • Place mini beast pictures on the counting mats.
   • Encourage children to match counters to each mini beast picture while counting out loud.
   • Prompt children to tell you the total number of mini beasts they have counted.

3. Connect to Cardinality:

   • Reinforce that the last number they say is how many mini beasts there are (e.g., "How many ladybirds do we have? One! So, we have one ladybird!").

Conclusion (2 Minutes)

1. Wrap-Up: Summarise what was learned about counting mini beasts and cardinality.
2. Questions: Ask the children if they enjoyed counting and what their favourite mini beast was.

Homework

Task: At home, find objects similar to mini beasts (e.g., toys, pictures, or even snacks) and practice counting with your parents.

1. Count 3 ants.
2. Count 2 ladybirds.
3. Count 5 snails.

Correct Answers:

1. 3 ants
2. 2 ladybirds
3. 5 snails

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Additional Notes

• Encourage parents to engage their children in counting activities using everyday objects.
• Use this lesson to highlight the importance of numbers in nature, instilling an appreciation for the environment alongside mathematical concepts.

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This lesson plan is designed to create an interactive and engaging atmosphere for preschool children while developing their foundational maths skills through a fun theme of mini beasts.