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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	adding
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Fun with Adding: The Magical Fruit Basket

Objective

Introduce first graders to the concept of addition through an engaging story and hands-on activity.

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Lesson Opening: The Story of Fruity Friends

Welcome, Little Mathematicians!

Today, we’re going to venture into the magical world of adding numbers! But first, let’s meet some fruity friends. 🌟🍎🍌🍓

The Tale of the Magical Fruit Basket:

Once upon a time, in a colorful orchard, there lived three cheerful fruits: Benny the Banana, Sally the Strawberry, and Annie the Apple. One sunny day, they decided to have a party!

The Invitation:

Benny said, “Let’s invite our friends! If I bring 2 apples and Sally brings 3 strawberries, how many fruits will we have for our party?”

Let's Help Benny!

• Count with Me!
  How many apples does Benny have?
  How many strawberries does Sally bring?

The Adventure of Adding:

Now, let’s add them together! Remember, adding is like putting fruits in a basket. If we combine Benny's apples and Sally's strawberries, how many fruits are in the basket?

Let’s try it!

• Can you show me how to add 2 (apples) + 3 (strawberries)?
• Use your fingers if you want, or draw it!

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Activity: Fruit Basket Addition

Now that we’ve helped Benny and Sally, let’s create our own fruit baskets!

Materials Needed:

• Colored paper (red for apples, yellow for bananas, and pink for strawberries)
• Scissors
• Markers
• Glue or tape

Steps:

1. Cut Out Fruits:
   Get pieces of colored paper and cut out shapes of apples, bananas, and strawberries (or use stickers!).

2. Create Your Own Basket:
   Draw a big basket on another piece of paper.

3. Add Your Fruits:
   Choose a number of each fruit and stick them onto your paper basket. Write down the numbers you used and add them together!

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Wrap-Up:

At the end of the lesson, let’s share our baskets and the total number of fruits we counted! 🥳

Remember, adding is all about bringing things together. Just like our fruity friends are coming together for a fun party!

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Questions for Reflection:

1. What was your favorite part about adding fruits today?
2. Can you think of other things we can add together in real life?

Now, let’s get adding those fruity friends! 🍏🍌🍓