aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Counting
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Mathematics Lesson: Counting with Fun!

Introduction to Counting

Welcome, Little Mathematicians!

Today, we're going to embark on a magical counting adventure! 🎉 Are you ready? Let’s hop on our counting train and explore the wonderful world of numbers. All aboard!

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Counting Adventure: The Treasure Hunt

The Scenario

Imagine we're pirates on a treasure hunt, looking for shiny gold coins hidden around our classroom. 🏴‍☠️ But wait! To find the treasure, we need to use our counting skills!

What We Will Do

1. Treasure Map: I have a special treasure map that shows where the coins are! But first, we need to count how many coins we will find.

2. Treasure Tokens: Each of you will get a token to represent a coin. Let’s pretend we have 1 shiny gold coin.

3. Counting Together:

   • We will all hold up our fingers and count together!
   • Let’s say it out loud: “One! 1!”

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Materials Needed

• Treasure Map: A colourful drawing to show where the coins are hidden.
• Treasure Tokens: Small, shiny objects or cut-out gold coins (cut from yellow paper).
• Counting Chart: A large chart with numbers and spaces to count our treasures.

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Let’s Start Counting!

Activity Time

• Counting Game:
  1. I will hide 1 gold coin somewhere in the room.
  2. Can you help me find it?
  3. Once we find it, we will jump up and down and say “We found one treasure!”

Reflection

After the hunt, we will gather in a circle and talk about our adventure. Let’s think about how many coins we found today. Was it just 1? Great job, everyone!

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Conclusion

Today, we learned that counting is not just about numbers; it’s about having fun while we learn together! Remember, every treasure starts with counting.

Are you excited for more adventures? I know I am! 🏴‍☠️

Goodbye for Now!

See you next time on our fabulous counting journey! ✨