aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Adding to 5
Quantity	1
Any other preferences	panczl01@wsdmi.org

Fun with Adding: Let's Go on an Adventure!

Introduction

Good morning, little explorers! 🌟 Today, we are about to set off on a magical adventure where we will discover the wonderful world of adding numbers together! Are you ready to join me? Let’s get our explorer hats on and dive into a treasure map that will help us master adding to 5! 🗺️

The Treasure Map

Before we start our quest, let’s look at our treasure map! On our map, we need to collect special treasures: gold coins! Each gold coin represents a number. Our first mission is to find numbers that, when added together, will equal 5!

What We Need:

• Gold coins: You can use any small objects (buttons, blocks, or even little toys) as our gold coins!
• A treasure map: Draw a simple treasure map on a piece of paper, marking some spots where we can find our treasure!

The Adventure Begins!

1. Gather the Gold Coins: Let’s collect different amounts of gold coins that add up to 5! I’ll show you how it works.

   • If I have 2 gold coins, how many more do I need to make 5? (Count together: 2 + ? = 5)

2. Treasure Map Activity: Now, let’s go around the room (or outside if you can!) and find places where we can collect more gold coins.

   • At each spot, let’s figure out how many more coins we need to collect to reach 5!

3. Fun with Pairing: Pair up with a buddy! Take turns asking each other how many more coins each of you needs to make 5. For example:

   • If you have 3 coins, how many more do you need? (3 + ? = 5)

Special Treasure Time!

Once we’ve gathered all our gold coins and added them up, let’s celebrate! We can:

• Share a few songs about numbers.
• Draw our favorite treasure on the treasure map!
• Maybe even have a little snack labeled as our treasure—like golden crackers! 🥨

Conclusion

What a fantastic adventure we had today, my little mathematicians! Remember, adding is just like finding treasures—it’s all about putting together what you have to discover something even bigger! 🌈 Now, let’s keep our explorer hats on and look for more treasure in numbers every day!

Questions for Reflection:

• How many different ways can you find to make 5 with your gold coins?
• What was your favorite part of the treasure adventure?

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Let’s pack away our explorer gear until our next math adventure! 🧢✨