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	Addition of 2 digit numbers
Quantity	1
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Kick-Start Your Addition Adventure!

Lesson Objective:

Today, we are going to embark on an exciting journey into the world of addition, focusing on two-digit numbers! By the end of our lesson, you will be able to add two-digit numbers together. Are you ready? Let’s go!

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Introduction: The Magic of Numbers

Story Time - The Treasure Hunt

Imagine a sunny day at the beach where you are a brave treasure hunter. As you dig in the soft sand, you find a mysterious treasure map! The map shows two magical islands, Island 23 and Island 15. To find the treasure, you must add the numbers on the map.

Icebreaker – What Do You See?

• Show an image of a treasure map with two islands labelled 23 and 15.
• Ask the students: “What do you think is on each island?” “How can we get to the treasure?”

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Engaging Activity: The Number Dive

Materials Needed:

• Large number cards (0-30)
• A beach bucket (or a box) to represent the treasure chest
• Colourful balls (or any small objects) representing treasures.

Instructions:

1. Treasure Card Game:

   • Lay number cards on the ground, face up.
   • Invite students to come up one by one to ‘dive’ for treasure.
   • Each student picks two cards (e.g., 23 and 15) and brings them back to you.

2. Addition Magic:

   • Help students add the two numbers together using fingers, counters, or the whiteboard.
   • For instance: “Let’s add 23 and 15 together! Who can tell me what it is?”
   • Celebrate each correct answer with cheers and a “You found the treasure!”

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Reflection and Wrap-Up

Discussion Questions:

• What did you learn about adding two-digit numbers?
• How did you feel when you found the treasure?

Conclusion:

Today, we turned our addition lessons into a thrilling treasure hunt! You discovered that adding two-digit numbers is not just about numbers; it’s about making connections and finding treasures in learning.

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Homework Assignment

Draw your own treasure map with two islands and write the two-digit numbers on them. Can you find the sum of those two numbers? Bring your treasure map to class next time!

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Let’s move on to more exciting adventures in mathematics! 🌟✨