aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Number 16
Quantity	1
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Let's Explore the Magic of the Number 16!

🎉 Introduction: Welcome to the Number Party!

Hello, Little Mathematicians! Today, we’re going to have a Number Party, and our special guest of honour is the number 16! Are you ready to dance, count, and discover all the fun things we can do with 16? Let’s get started!

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🍭 A Sweet Surprise: 16 Lollipops!

Imagine we have 16 delicious lollipops waiting for us! Let’s begin by counting them together:

1. Point to Each Lollipop: As we count, let’s touch each lollipop one by one.
2. Say the Number Loudly: After we reach 16, we’ll all shout, “Hooray for 16!”

Activity:

• Bring out a set of 16 lollipop pictures (or real ones if possible).
• Encourage everyone to count with you and then pick their favourite colour among the lollipops.

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🖍️ Craft Time: Create a 16!

Let’s get crafty! We are going to make our very own Number 16!

You will need:

• Colourful paper
• Safety scissors
• Glue stick
• Markers or crayons

Steps:

1. Draw the Number 16: Use your markers to write the number 16 on your paper.
2. Decorate It: Now, with the colourful paper, cut out 16 shapes (like stars, circles, or hearts) to stick around the number.
3. Show and Tell: Once everyone is done decorating, we’ll have a little show and tell! Everyone can share their special 16.

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🌟 Movement Break: Jump to 16!

Time to get our bodies moving! Let’s do a fun Jump Counting activity!

1. Stand up and get ready!
2. Every time we count a number going to 16, we will jump!
3. Let’s go together: “1, 2, 3... up to 16—JUMP!”

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📚 Story Time: The Journey of 16!

Now, let’s gather in a circle for a fun story about the number 16.

[Story Title: "Sixteen Silly Snails"]

In a colourful garden, there were 16 silly snails who loved to race. But one day, they decided to have a counting contest instead...

Discussion Points:

• What did the snails do after counting?
• Can you think of other things that come in groups of 16?

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🎈 Wrap Up: Let's Celebrate!

To end our party, we’ll gather to celebrate 16! Let’s sing a special number song about 16, and then we can enjoy a little treat if we have some—maybe lollipops!

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🎉 Remember, Number 16 is Super Special!

So, remember: number 16 is not just a number; it’s a fun friend we can play with! Let’s keep exploring numbers together!

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Thank you for joining our Number 16 party, little ones! Until next time, keep counting and having fun!