| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| What topic | addition strategies |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Hello, young mathematicians! Today, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure into the world of addition strategies. But before we dive in, let’s kick off our lesson with a fun activity that will get our brains buzzing and our imaginations flying!
Imagine you are detectives in the land of numbers. Your mission is to uncover the secrets of addition! To begin, I have a mysterious story for you that involves numbers going missing.
Once upon a time, in a colorful number kingdom, there were two friends, Sunny Six and Cheerful Four. One sunny day, they decided to go on an adventure together. Suddenly, they stumbled upon a hidden treasure map that promised to lead them to the Magic Adder Stone.
But there was a problem—the path was guarded by tricky addition puzzles! If only they could find out how many friends were needed to unlock the treasure!
As a class, let’s help Sunny Six and Cheerful Four solve the first puzzle on the map. Here it goes:
How many friends do Sunny and Cheerful need?
Sunny has 6 apples, and Cheerful has 4 apples. If they put their apples together, how many apples do they have in total?
Once we uncover how many apples they have, we’ll be well on our way to solving the next puzzle and finding the Magic Adder Stone! Let’s grab our detective hats and get started on our mission to help our friends!
With this exciting and interactive approach, students will not only learn about addition strategies but also develop their communication and teamwork skills while engaging with the material in a fun way!