| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| What topic | Maths |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome to the enchanting world of numbers! Today's maths lesson will take us on a magical adventure, where we’ll explore the wonders of counting and simple addition through a fun story. Are you ready to become a maths wizard?
Gather your students in a circle, either sitting on the carpet or on their chairs. Here’s how to introduce the story:
“Today, we’re diving into The Number Forest, a magical place where numbers come alive! In this forest, each number from 1 to 10 has its own special power. Let’s meet our number friends!”
“One sunny morning, Ellie the elephant decided to explore the Number Forest. As she wandered deeper into the woods, she met Bertie the Brave Number 1, who said:
‘Hello, Ellie! I need your help! If you can find me more friends, we can create a party of numbers!’”
At this point, pause the story and engage your students:
Encourage them to count up to 10, using their fingers or counting objects (e.g., blocks or counters).
Continue the story:
“Ellie and Bertie decided to invite more friends, so they marched on and soon met Fiona the Friendly Number 2. Fiona said:
‘If we find more friends, we could make a team! How many of us are there now?’”
Invite the children to help Ellie and Bertie figure out how many numbers they have:
As the story wraps up, remind the children:
“Together, they had a big number party with all their friends from 1 to 5!
Now, let’s become number wizards ourselves! We will learn how to count and add like Ellie, Bertie, and Fiona!”
This exciting story sets the stage for your maths lesson, transitioning naturally into counting exercises, number recognition activities, or simple addition games. The magical theme will keep the young learners engaged and eager to explore the world of numbers!