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What topic	grouping and counting, patterns, equal sharing
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Lesson Plan: Grouping and Counting, Patterns, and Equal Sharing

Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: Year 1

Duration: 90 Minutes

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Group objects into sets.
2. Count the total number of objects in each set.
3. Recognise and create simple patterns.
4. Demonstrate equal sharing in group activities.

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Resources Needed

• Counting blocks or counters
• Paper plates or small bowls
• Colourful beads or buttons
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for patterns and equal sharing
• Storybook or visual aid related to sharing and patterns
• Timer

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (15 minutes)

1. Warm-Up Activity
   Engage students with a fun counting chant. Use props like blocks or counting songs to get them excited about numbers.

2. Objective Overview
   Explain the day's learning objectives, focusing on grouping/counting, patterns, and equal sharing.

3. Storytime
   Read a short story that includes themes of sharing and counting. Discuss how the characters in the story share equally.

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Main Activity (60 minutes)

Part 1: Grouping and Counting (20 minutes)

1. Grouping Activity

   • Divide students into small groups.
   • Distribute a collection of 20 counting blocks or counters to each group.
   • Instruct them to group their blocks into sets of 2, 5, or 10, discussing different ways to group.

2. Counting

   • Ask each group to count the total in each set and share with the class.
   • Write the different groupings on the whiteboard, encouraging number sense.

Part 2: Patterns (20 minutes)

1. Pattern Creation

   • Introduce the concept of patterns using beads or buttons (e.g., red, blue, red, blue).
   • Ask students to create their own patterns using the materials provided.
   • Encourage them to describe their pattern to a partner.

2. Class Discussion

   • Collect examples from different students.
   • Discuss how patterns can continue and be repeated.

Part 3: Equal Sharing (20 minutes)

1. Sharing Activity

   • Students will be divided into groups again and given a set of objects (e.g., fruit or counters).
   • Instruct them to share these objects equally among their group members.

2. Mathematical Reflection

   • After sharing, ask students how many objects each person received.
   • Discuss what happens if someone gets more or less than others.

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Conclusion (15 minutes)

• Review Key Concepts
  Summarise the day’s lessons. Highlight the importance of grouping, counting, creating patterns, and sharing equally.

• Answer Questions
  Allow students to ask questions to clarify their understanding.

• Wrap Up
  Reinforce the learning objectives and prepare them for homework.

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Homework

Task 1: Counting and Grouping

• Find 20 small items (e.g., buttons, pasta, or toys) at home.
• Group them into sets of 2, 5, or 10. Write down how many groups you made and how many objects are in each group.

Task 2: Create a Pattern

• Use 10 beads or any small items at home to create a pattern.
• Take a picture of your pattern and write a sentence describing it.

Task 3: Equal Sharing

• Ask a family member to help you share 16 pieces of fruit (e.g., grapes, apple slices) equally among 4 people.
• Write down how many pieces of fruit each person gets.

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Homework Answers

• Task 1 Example:

  • 20 items grouped into 4 groups of 5.

• Task 2 Example:

  • Pattern: Red, Blue, Red, Blue, Red, Blue.
  • Description: I created a red and blue pattern.

• Task 3 Example:

  • 16 pieces of fruit shared equally among 4 people gives 4 pieces each.

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This lesson plan allows Year 1 students to develop foundational mathematical skills in an engaging and interactive manner, adhering to New Zealand's educational standards.