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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Number sense place value
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Lesson Introduction: Exploring Place Value with a Fun Story!

Objective

Today, we will dive into the world of place value! By the end of the lesson, you will understand how numbers are built from tens and ones, and how to use place value to read and write larger numbers.

Engaging Hook: The Great Treasure Hunt

Story Time

Imagine you are brave explorers hunting for treasure! 🌟 You are part of a special team known as the Number Ninjas, and your mission is to find hidden treasure chests. Each chest is locked with a secret code made from numbers. To unlock them, you need to understand how the numbers work!

Setting the Scene

To help you visualize this, let’s picture a magical island. On this island, there are two types of trees: Tens Trees, and Ones Bushes. Every Tens Tree holds 10 shiny golden coins, and every Ones Bush holds just 1 shiny coin.

Your Adventure Begins!

1. Visualize the Island: Draw a simple map of the island on your paper. Start by drawing 3 Tens Trees and 4 Ones Bushes.

2. Count the Treasure:

   • How many golden coins do you have in total?
   • Remember, each Tens Tree gives you 10 coins and each Ones Bush gives you 1 coin!

3. Discover the Code: Write down the total value of your treasure using the numbers you just counted. Can you tell me what it represents in terms of tens and ones?

Transition to Learning

As we go through today's fun activities, we will uncover how every number can be broken down into tens and ones, just like the treasures you found on our island!

Let’s grab our explorer tools (pencils and papers) and get ready to unlock the secrets of place value!

Let's Begin! 🚀

Now that you have the treasure in mind, let’s dive into some engaging activities to further explore our amazing number system together!