| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| What topic | Numbers to 10 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Hello, little explorers! Today, we are going on an exciting journey into the magical land of numbers up to 10! Are you ready to discover the fun of counting and playing with numbers? Let’s get started!
Begin with a Story: Start by reading a short story from the book you selected! Choose a story that involves counting, like “One Little Elephant” or “Ten Tiny Turtles.”
Show the Number Card: As the story introduces a number, hold up the card with the number 1 and say, “This is the number we will start with—a very important number: 1!"
Count Together: After reading a part of the story, ask the children to count the objects or animals mentioned. For example, if there is one elephant, ask, “How many elephants do we have here? Let’s count together—1!”
Interactive Game: Let’s play a quick game! Show the big number card with the number 1 again. Ask each child to stand up and say, “I am number 1!” This encourages participation and helps them feel confident.
Hands-on Counting: Pass around the colorful counters and ask each child to take one. Then, count them together again, reinforcing the concept that 1 is the first number we learn. You could say, “See, we all have one counter! That’s the number 1!”
As we end our math adventure for today, remind the children that every great explorer starts with learning about each number, just like climbing up a hill, one step at a time. Next time, we will meet other numbers and see how they can help us count up to 10!
So, remember to shout out, “I can count to 1!” and keep your eyes peeled for numbers everywhere you go!
Thanks for exploring the magical world of 1 with me today! Let’s get ready for our next math adventure, where we will unlock more numbers together. See you soon, little mathematicians!