aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Nursery rhymes
Quantity	1
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Welcome to Our Math Adventure: "Five Little Ducks"

Objective

Today, we will explore numbers and counting through the fun and engaging nursery rhyme, "Five Little Ducks." Get ready to sing, move, and learn!

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Opening the Lesson

1. Gather the Children

Invite all the children to sit in a circle on the carpet. Ensure that everyone is comfortable and excited!

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2. Introduce the Nursery Rhyme

Start by saying, “Today, we are going to learn some math through a fun song about some little ducks! Who here loves ducks?” Allow a moment for the children to respond.

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3. Read and Sing Along

Begin by reciting the rhyme, emphasizing the numbers and actions:

• “Five little ducks went out one day, Over the hills and far away. Mother duck said, ‘Quack, quack, quack, quack!’ But only four little ducks came back.”

After reading through the first verse, encourage the children to sing it with you for the following lines, counting down from five to one.

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4. Interactive Counting Activity

Ask the children to use their fingers to count down as you sing each verse:

• As you sing, "Four little ducks...", show four fingers.
• Continue until you reach "No little ducks..." with everyone making a sad face and saying "Aww!"

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5. Math Connection

After the song, engage the students by asking questions like:

• “How many ducks were there at the beginning?”
• “How many came back after the first verse?”
• “What happens when we count down?”

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Conclusion

Wrap up this fun activity by telling the children that math is everywhere, even in songs! They did a fantastic job with counting and singing today. As a follow-up, you can invite them to draw their favorite duck from the song, including the number of ducks they can remember.

🦆✨ Let's quack our way into learning! ✨🦆