| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| What topic | Partners to 5 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Introduce young learners to the concept of "partners to 5" through an engaging and playful activity.
Gather your little mathematicians in a cozy circle on the carpet. Make sure to have some colorful counting items ready, such as small toys, blocks, or even counting bears!
Begin by saying,
"Today, we are going on a magical adventure with our friendly number 5! Did you know that number 5 has special friends? They help it make more friends!"
Hold up your hand and show five fingers, saying,
"Here are my amazing 5 fingers! But wait! What if we want to make pairs from these fingers? Let's explore how many different friends we can make when we put some fingers down! Each pair adds up to our special number, 5!"
Tell the children that they will be playing a fun game. Say,
"Let's play a game! I will need your help! If I hold up 5 fingers and put some down, let's see how many fingers are still up and how many are down. Together, we can find the magical partners of number 5!”
Hand out small counting items (like the counting bears) to each child and have them work in pairs. Encourage them to make sets of 5 using their items and explore different combinations.
After the hands-on activity, gather back in a circle and invite children to share their findings, reinforcing the idea that:
"Every time we find a partner to 5, we are solving a little mystery together!"
Wrap up by leading the children in a fun chant:
"1 and 4, that makes 5!
2 and 3, we’re so alive!
3 and 2, they can be seen!
4 and 1, what a team!
5 by itself, leftover as a prize—
These are our partners, right before our eyes!"
Transition into more structured activities, using both visual and tactile learning, ensuring the children understand and are engaged with the concept of partners to 5 in meaningful ways.