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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	1:1 correspondence
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A Fun Introduction to 1:1 Correspondence

Lesson Objective

Today, we are going to explore the exciting world of numbers and counting! Our focus will be on 1:1 correspondence—which means matching one object with one number. Are you ready to dive in?

Setting the Scene: The Magic Garden

Let’s start with a little story to get our minds buzzing!

🌼 Once upon a time in a beautiful garden... 🌼

In this garden, there lived a friendly Butterfly named Bella. She loved playing with her colorful flowers. One sunny day, Bella wanted to count her flowers to see how many different colors she had. But there was a twist! Each flower needed to have a special friend—while Bella counted, she had to match each flower to a number.

How do you think Bella can do that?

Hands-On Activity: Helping Bella!

What You’ll Need:

• A handful of colorful paper flowers (or real flowers if you have them!)
• Number cards (1, 2, 3, and so on)
• A large, flat surface to play on

Steps to Follow:

1. Gather Around! Sit in a circle with your friends and place the flowers in the center.
2. Introduce the Number Cards: Show the number cards and explain what each number means.
3. Let’s Get Counting:
   • Choose a flower and hold it up. Say, “This is one flower!”
   • Then pick up the number 1 and say, “This is the number one!”
   • Match the flower with the number carefully. Repeat this process with the next flower and number.
4. Count Together: Continue until every flower is matched with its number friend!

Wrap Up:

Once you've finished matching all the flowers with their numbers, ask your friends how many flowers Bella has in total.

Story Reflection:

Let's think and talk! Why is it important for Bella to make sure each flower has a matching number? How did it feel to pair up the flowers with the numbers?

Transition to Learning:

Now that we’ve helped Bella, let’s dig deeper into the concept of 1:1 correspondence and see how we use it every day. Are you ready for more counting adventures?

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Remember: Math is all around us! 🌈 Counting objects with 1:1 correspondence helps us understand numbers better and prepares us for even more fun in learning!