Introduction to Tens and Ones: A Fun Beginning to Our Math Lesson!
Objective
Today, we’re going to explore the fascinating world of tens and ones! By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to identify and understand the difference between tens and ones in numbers.
Opening Activity: "The Magic Ticket"
Materials Needed
- Colorful paper cutouts of tickets:
- Ten tickets with the number "1" written on each (representing ones)
- Five tickets with the number "10" written on each (representing tens)
- A bag or basket to hold the tickets
Steps to Begin
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Gather the Students in a Circle:
Invite your students to sit in a circle on the floor. Show them the tickets and explain that they are special "magic tickets" that will help us learn about numbers.
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Introducing the Magic Tickets:
- Hold up one ticket with the number "1."
- Ask the students, “What happens if we have one ticket? How many do we have?”
- Listen to their responses and encourage them to say “one!”
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Now Introduce the Tens:
- Then, show them the ticket with "10" on it. Hold it up high and say, “Now, what if we have this ticket? How many do we have?”
- Guide them to the realization that ten is much more than one by counting together, “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!”
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The Group Activity:
- Pass the tickets around the circle, allowing each student to hold a ticket and shout out its number.
- After a few rounds, ask them to group the tickets into “ones” and “tens.”
- Connect this grouping to the idea of tens and ones in larger numbers: “If we have 12, how many tens do we have? How many ones?”
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Transition to Lesson:
- Conclude the activity by saying, “Just like our magic tickets, all numbers can be made of tens and ones! Let’s dig deeper into how we can count and build our numbers!”
Wrap-Up
With their excitement about magic tickets leading the way, your students will be primed and eager to learn more about tens and ones through the day's lesson. They'll look forward to further activities as they associate counting with fun and creativity!