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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	One on one correspondence
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A Fun Start to Learning One-to-One Correspondence!

Lesson Title: "Treasure Hunt for Numbers!"

Introduction to the Lesson

Gather the children in a circle and introduce the day’s adventure with excitement!

Setting the Scene

Teacher: “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going on a treasure hunt! But not just any treasure hunt. We’re going to find our special numbers and learn about one-to-one correspondence! Who’s ready for an adventure?”

(Encourage enthusiastic responses from the children.)

The Treasure Map

1. Create a Treasure Map: Before the lesson, prepare a simple treasure map with locations marked where different objects are hidden. Use familiar classroom items or toys—like blocks, balls, and stuffed animals.

2. Gathering Supplies: Provide each child with a small basket or bag to collect their treasures.

The Treasure Hunt

1. Explain One-to-One Correspondence: Briefly explain the concept using simple language.

   • Teacher: “One-to-one correspondence means that we match one thing with another! Like, when we have one treasure for each basket! We need to count carefully so each treasure has a home!”

2. Conducting the Hunt:

   • Hand out the treasure maps to the children and let them know they can only pick up one treasure at each marked spot.
   • Encourage them to count out loud as they place each treasure into their baskets—“one for me, one for my friend!”

Conclusion

After the treasure hunt, gather the children in a circle once more.

Teacher: “Wow! Look at all the treasures we found! Let’s see how many treasures we have. We’ll count them together!”

• As a class, count the items in each child's basket and encourage classmates to verify the counts together to reinforce the concept of one-to-one correspondence.

Reflection

Teacher: “Today we learned how to match our treasures, so each one has a place! Remember, every time we count things, we can think about how one treasure goes with one basket. Great job, treasure hunters!”

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Additional Activities (Optional)

• Treasure Sorting: Let the children sort their treasures by size, colour, or type while continuing to practice one-to-one correspondence.
• Interactive Drawing: Have them draw their favourite treasure and write a number to show how many they found.

This lesson not only introduces one-to-one correspondence but also promotes teamwork, counting skills, and a spirit of adventure! Happy learning!