aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	Rosh hadhana
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Welcome to Our Rosh Hashanah Math Adventure!

Introduction

Shalom, little friends! Today, we are going to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with some exciting math fun! Rosh Hashanah is a time for new beginnings, just like learning new things in math. So, let's dive into our special lesson where we will explore numbers, shapes, and sweet treats!

Storytime: The Apple and the Honey

First, let’s start with a little story!

Once upon a time, there was a big, shiny apple and a cute little jar of honey. The apple rolled up to a group of friendly bees and said, "Hello, bees! Can you help me count how many of you are buzzing around?"

Now, let’s count the bees together! 🐝

• 1 Bee
• 2 Bees
• 3 Bees
• 4 Bees
• 5 Bees

How many bees do we have? That's right! Five bees! Buzzing and having fun, just like us!

Activity: Counting with Apples and Honey

Now that we have our bees, let's use some fun props to do a little counting!

• Materials Needed:
  • Red paper circles (to represent apples)
  • Small jars (or cups) filled with honey (or yellow paper to represent honey)

Instructions:

1. Count the Apples: Let's place the red paper circles on the table. How many apples do we have? Count together!
2. Honey Jars: For every apple we have, let’s put one honey jar next to it. Can we match the apples with jars?
3. Sweet Addition: How many apples and honey jars do we have in total? Let’s add them together!

Conclusion: Wishes for the New Year

As we finish our math adventure, let's make sweet wishes for the New Year! Close your eyes and think of something wonderful you'd like to have this year. Just like we eat apples and honey for a sweet start, we can start our lessons with sweet hopes.

So, our lesson not only helped us with math but also filled our hearts with joy for Rosh Hashanah!

Closing

Thank you for counting and creating together! Remember, math is not just about numbers; it’s also about having fun and sharing joy, just like we do during Rosh Hashanah!

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Shana Tova! (A Good Year!)

Let’s welcome the new year with open arms and happy hearts!