aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Sharing
Quantity	1
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Creative Lesson Start: Sharing in Maths

Welcome to Our Sharing Adventure!

Introduction (5 minutes)

Gather the children in a circle on the carpet. Begin by holding a brightly coloured bag filled with various small items (like toy animals, blocks, or fruit).

Story Time: The Great Sharing Picnic

Start the lesson with a cheerful story:

"Once upon a time, there were 10 friendly kangaroos who decided to have a picnic. They brought delicious carrots, juicy apples, and yummy sandwiches. But they wanted to share their food equally with their friends. Can you help them?"

Interactive Questioning

As you share this story, ask questions to engage their thinking:

• "How many kangaroos are going to the picnic?"
• "If we have 10 apples, how can we share them with our kangaroo friends?"
• "What happens if some kangaroos want more apples than others?"

Demonstration: Sharing is Caring!

After the story, pull out the items from the bag one by one. For example, if you have 8 toy blocks, place them in the centre of the circle and ask:

• "How can we share these 8 blocks with 4 children?"

Encourage them to explore sharing in different ways, counting out the blocks together, and discussing how many each child would get.

Exciting Transition: Let's Share Together!

Wrap up this introductory activity by saying, "Now that we have helped the kangaroos share their picnic, we are ready to learn about sharing ourselves! Let’s play some fun games about sharing and counting together!"

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This engaging introduction not only sparks their interest in mathematics but also sets a friendly and inclusive tone for the rest of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of sharing in both math and social skills!