| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| What topic | Circles |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Hello, young explorers! 🎉 Today, we are going on a magical adventure to discover something round and wonderful: Circles! Are you ready to roll? Let’s find out what makes circles so special and see if we can spot some hidden circles around us!
First, let's gather in a big circle on the carpet. Can anyone tell me what shape we are sitting in? That’s right—it's a circle! A circle is a round shape with no corners. Each point on the outside of the circle is the same distance from the middle.
You might say, "But Miss or Mr. [Teacher's Name], what does that mean?" Well, think about the yummy pizzas we eat—delicious and round, just like a circle!
Now, let’s look around our classroom and see if we can find any circles. Can anyone share what they find? Maybe a clock, a hoop, or even a colorful button! When you find a circle, give us a circle cheer: "Hooray for Circles!" 🎉
To really get us in the circle mood, let’s sing a fun circle song together!
(To the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")
Circle, circle, round and neat,
Rolling gently on my feet.
No sharp corners, just one line,
Perfectly round, oh how divine!
Circle, circle, spin around,
Let’s all join in, sound the sound!Now that we know what circles are, it’s time to get moving! Let's form a big circle again. On the count of three, I want everyone to walk in the circle while pretending to be rolling like a ball. Ready? One, two, three! Roll like balls!
Now, let's try to switch it up! How about we sway side to side like a spinning top?
What a fantastic journey into the world of circles we've had today! 🌀 Remember, circles are all around us and they can be lots of fun. Can you keep your eyes open for circles at home or in the playground? Maybe when you draw, you can make a big circle picture!
For our next class, let’s bring in an item that is a circle or draw something circular. I can't wait to see what you find! Keep exploring, and let’s keep the circle magic alive! ✨
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