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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Counting
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Let's Count Together! 🎉

Introduction: A Magical Counting Adventure

Hello, little mathematicians! 🌟 Are you ready to embark on a magical adventure where numbers come to life? Today, we are going to discover the amazing world of counting!

The Story of One Little Star ⭐

The Tale Begins

Once upon a time, in a sparkling night sky, there was a little star named Sparkle. Sparkle was very lonely because she was the only star in her part of the sky. She looked down on Earth and saw many beautiful things, but she wished for a special friend.

Your Task

Can you help Sparkle find her friend? 🌌 Let's count together how many friends she can have!

Activity: Counting with Sparkle

1. Gather Around: Let's sit in a circle.
2. The One Special Friend: Sparkle wants just one friend to start with. Can you all hold up one finger?
3. Count Together: Repeat after me: "One!"

Reflecting on Our Count

• Questions for You:
  • What does the number one look like?
  • Can anyone show me one object in the room? (e.g., one pencil, one book)

Craft Time: Create Sparkle's Friend ✨

Now that we have learned about one, let's create a beautiful craft for Sparkle's friend!

Materials Needed

• Paper: A piece of coloured paper
• Crayons: To decorate
• Stickers: For extra sparkle

Steps

1. Draw One Star: Using your crayons, draw one special friend for Sparkle.
2. Decorate: Use stickers to make your star shine!
3. Show and Tell: Once everyone is finished, we will share our stars with the class.

Conclusion: Counting is Fun! 🌈

Great job today, everyone! You all helped Sparkle find her friend by counting to one. Remember, counting is not just about numbers; it's about sharing, exploring, and having fun!

Next Steps

In our next lesson, we'll help Sparkle find more friends by counting higher! Are you excited? 🎈

Thank you for an amazing counting adventure, little stars!✨ Let's shine bright like our new friends!