| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| What topic | THE 3 LITTLE PIGS |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences | STRUCTURE CHARACTERISTICS, COMPARISON, SEQUENCING, ROLE PLAY, MORAL OF THE STORY |
To engage young learners in mathematical concepts such as structure characteristics, comparison, sequencing, role play, and understanding the moral of the story, all through the lens of the classic tale of "The Three Little Pigs".
Gather the children together on a mat or carpet area. Hold up a colourful picture book of "The Three Little Pigs". 🌟
"Today, we're going to dive into the world of our three furry friends—the pigs! But this isn't just any storytime; we're going to turn this adventure into a fun-filled maths lesson! Are you ready to help the pigs build their houses and compare them using our maths skills?"
(Pause for responses, encouraging enthusiasm.)
"Let's look at the houses that our little pigs built! Can anyone tell me how many pigs there are? That's right! There are three pigs! And each pig built a different house. Who can remember what materials they used?"
Show images or props of a straw, sticks, and bricks. Ask the children to describe how they think each house might look using these materials.
"Now that we see the three houses, let's compare them! Which house do you think is the strongest? Which one might get blown down by the big bad wolf?"
Use blocks or building materials to replicate the houses. Ask the children how many blocks they think it would take to match each house.
[Create a simple chart with pictures of the houses for children to mark which houses are strong and which are weak.]
"Let's remember what happened in our story! First, the first pig built his house, then the second pig, and finally the third pig. Can someone tell me the order they built their houses?"
Provide children with sequence cards that depict key events of the story (e.g., each pig building their house, the wolf blowing down the houses).
Ask them to arrange the cards in the correct order.
"Now it's your turn to be the pigs and the wolf! Let’s act out the story together. Who wants to be Pig 1? Pig 2? Pig 3? And who will be the Big Bad Wolf?"
(Assign roles and allow children to act out the story, encouraging them to call out when they need to blow down a house.)
"Great acting, everyone! Now, what did we learn from our adventure with the three little pigs? Yes, hard work pays off, and it’s important to build strong foundations—just like the third pig’s house!"
"Can we think of ways to apply this lesson in our own lives? What does it mean to build something strong?"
"Today, we counted, compared, and even acted! Maths is everywhere, even in stories! Let's take a bow as the three little pigs and our magical maths adventure!"
(Encourage applause and wrap up with a cheerful song about building!)
This engaging introduction will not only draw students into the lesson but also seamlessly integrate mathematical concepts with the beloved story of “The Three Little Pigs.”