aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Addition
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Welcome to the Magical World of Addition!

Introduction: A Fun Adventure!

Hello, little math explorers! Today, we are going on a fun adventure into the magical world of Addition. Before we dive in, let’s gather around for a special story! Are you ready?

Story Time: The Great Cookie Caper 🍪

Once upon a time in a sunny little town, there lived a cheerful baker named Mr. Cookie. Mr. Cookie loved making delicious cookies for all the children in the town.

One sunny morning, he decided to bake cookies to share with his friends at the playground. Let's help him count the cookies!

• Mr. Cookie baked 3 chocolate chip cookies.
• Then, he also baked 2 oatmeal cookies.

How many cookies did Mr. Cookie bake in total?

Let's Solve the Mystery Together! 🔍

• Start with the 3 chocolate chip cookies.
• Add the 2 oatmeal cookies:
  • 3 + 2 = ?

Let’s use our fingers to help us count!

1. Hold up 3 fingers for the chocolate chip cookies.
2. Now, hold up 2 more fingers for the oatmeal cookies.
3. Can you count all the fingers together?

Share Your Answers! 💬

Who can tell me how many cookies Mr. Cookie baked altogether? Yes, that's right! It's 5 cookies! 🎉

Transition: Discovering More Cookies!

Now that we’ve helped Mr. Cookie solve his cookie mystery and learned about addition, we will explore more fun ways to add together different things! Get ready for more exciting adventures in math!

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This creative beginning will encourage young learners to engage in the lesson with excitement while introducing them to the basic concept of addition through a relatable and fun story!