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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Addition
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A Fun Start to Our Mathematics Lesson: "The Magic of Addition!"

Introduction

Hello, Year 1 students! 🌟 Today, we are going to dive into the magical world of addition! Are you ready to see how numbers can come together to create something new? Let's get started with a fun and exciting way to begin our lesson!

🌈 The Addition Adventure!

Gather Around for a Story!

To kick off our lesson, let’s imagine we are on an adventure in a mysterious forest filled with friendly animals. Picture this:

One sunny morning, a little rabbit named Benny hops into the forest. He loves to collect shiny pebbles. Benny found 2 shiny pebbles by a big tree. As he was hopping along, he meets his friend Sally, the squirrel. Sally is also very fond of shiny pebbles and she has 3 shiny pebbles of her own.

Let’s Help Benny:

Now, let's imagine what happens when Benny and Sally decide to combine their pebbles!

• Benny has 2 pebbles.
• Sally has 3 pebbles.

Ask the Class:

• “How many pebbles do they have together?”

Hands-On Activity

Let’s use some fun materials to find the answer! Each of you will receive 5 small counters (or blocks).

1. Count Out 2 Counters to represent Benny's pebbles.
2. Count Out 3 Counters for Sally's pebbles.
3. Put them together!

Now, how many counters do you have in total? Let's count them together!

Conclusion

Today, we learned that when Benny’s 2 shiny pebbles team up with Sally’s 3 shiny pebbles, they create a total of 5 shiny pebbles!

Now you all know the magic of addition! As we continue with our lesson, keep thinking about how numbers can come together to form new totals. Addition is like a magic trick with numbers! 🎩✨

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Let’s move on to some exercises where you can practice your addition skills!