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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Doubles
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Doubles

Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of doubles in numbers.
• Students will be able to identify and calculate doubles for numbers up to 10.
• Students will engage in collaborative learning through group activities.
• Students will express their understanding of doubles through verbal and written communication.

Materials

• Counting manipulatives (e.g., blocks, counters)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with double number problems
• Interactive number line poster
• Flashcards for numbers 1-10

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum's objectives for early mathematics, focusing on number recognition and simple number operations.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Doubles	5 minutes	Introduce the concept of doubles. Use visual aids and manipulatives to demonstrate.
2	Group Activity	10 minutes	Divide students into pairs to explore doubles using manipulatives. Provide guidance.
3	Whole Class Discussion	5 minutes	Gather students to share what they discovered about doubles. Encourage verbal expression.
4	Independent Practice	5 minutes	Distribute worksheets for individual practice on doubling numbers.
5	Homework Instructions	5 minutes	Explain the homework: students will practice doubling using household items.

Homework

• Students will find two of each item at home (e.g., two apples, two spoons) and draw them on a worksheet provided. The homework will be collected and checked by the teacher without requiring student presentations.

Lesson script