Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson. The academic subject for which the text must be created - Mathematics. Content must be appropria...
aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectMathematics
What age groupYear or Grade 2
What topicSubtraction
Quantity1
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Creative Lesson Beginning: Subtraction Adventure

Welcome to Subtraction Safari!

Introduction to the Lesson

Hello, young explorers! 🎒🌍 Today, we are going on a Subtraction Safari! Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure where we will learn how to solve subtraction problems and find out how many animals are left in the jungle?

Story Time: The Jungle Animals

Imagine you are in a lush, green jungle filled with beautiful animals. As we explore, we come across different groups of animals. But oh no! Some animals have wandered off! We need your help to figure out how many animals are left.

The Scenario

Let’s say we found 5 monkeys swinging from the trees. As we watch, 2 monkeys decide to take a nap under a big, shady leaf.

Question for Students:

Engaging Activity

Now, let’s use some handy tools! Each of you will get a small bag with 5 toy monkeys. We’ll use these to practice our subtraction skills together:

  1. Start with 5 monkeys (take all the monkeys out of the bag).
  2. Take away 2 monkeys (you will take 2 of the monkeys and put them back in the bag).

Let's Solve It Together

Now, we will count how many monkeys are left out of the bag:

Transition to the Lesson

Great job, little explorers! 🌟 Now that we’ve had our jungle adventure, let’s dive deeper into the world of subtraction and explore some more examples and fun activities together! Ready, set, subtract!


This engaging introduction will help students connect with the concept of subtraction through a fun visual and interactive story, setting the tone for a lively and educational lesson!