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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectMathematics
What age groupYear or Grade 2
What topicAddition
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A Creative Beginning to a Year 2 Mathematics Lesson on Addition

Lesson Title: Adding with Friendly Animals!

Objective:

To engage students in the concept of addition through a fun and interactive story involving animals.

Introduction (5 minutes)

Start with a Story: "The Great Animal Picnic!"

Gather the students in a circle and introduce the lesson with a vibrant storytelling approach.

Story Segment:

"Once upon a time in a sunny meadow, all the animals decided to have a picnic together! They wanted to bring their favourite snacks to share.

First, Ellie the Elephant arrived with 2 big sandwiches. Shortly after, Leo the Lion joined with 3 juicy apples.

Now, here's a special question for you all: How many tasty treats do they have together?"

Engaging the Students

  1. Interactive Response:

    • Ask the students to think about the question.
    • Encourage them to share their thoughts by raising their hands.

  2. Visual Aids:

    • Use a whiteboard or chart paper to draw Ellie and her sandwiches, and Leo with his apples.
    • As they contribute ideas, write down their answers.

Establishing Connection

  1. Link to Addition:

    • "Today, we’re going to find out how we can use our addition skills to help Ellie and Leo count all their snacks together!"

  2. Invite Participation:

    • Lead them in counting together: "Let’s start adding! How can we find the total number of sandwiches and apples?"

Conclusion of Introduction

Wrap up the story by inviting the students to use their fingers, counters, or drawings to do the addition. Now, they are ready to dive into fun activities about addition, all while helping Ellie and Leo prepare for their great animal picnic!

Transition to Activities

"Now that we know how many treats we have, let's play some addition games that will be just as fun as our picnic!"

This creative start not only warms up the students but also sets a playful tone for the lesson, making the concept of addition relatable and enjoyable.