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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Building Blocks
What length (min)	30
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Topic

Building Blocks

Objectives

• Introduce basic counting and spatial awareness concepts.
• Enhance fine motor skills through hands-on activities with building blocks.
• Foster teamwork and collaborative play among students.
• Encourage creativity and imagination through block construction.

Materials

• Variety of building blocks (wooden, plastic, or foam)
• Large play mats for building areas
• Picture cards depicting simple structures to build
• Markers and paper for drawing their designs
• Timer for activity management
• Cleaning supplies for after the activity

Grade/Age Group

Preschool / Nursery

Subject

Mathematics

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards for promoting young children's mathematical skills through play, problem-solving, and inquiry.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Gather students together, introduce the topic of building blocks, and discuss what they know. Show some examples.
2	Demonstration	5 min	Demonstrate how to build a simple structure using blocks, explaining counting and stability while building.
3	Group Construction	15 min	Divide students into small groups (4-5 each). Give them blocks and allow them to build structures collaboratively. Encourage creativity.
4	Sharing and Discussion	3 min	After constructing, have each group share their creation with others informally, discussing how many blocks they used.
5	Clean Up and Conclusion	2 min	Guide students in cleaning up the play area. Briefly summarize what was learned about building and counting.

Homework

Students are to draw a picture of their favorite structure that they built during the lesson or a structure they would like to build in the future. This homework will be collected and checked by the teacher without requiring students to present it in front of the class.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that students are actively engaged during the group construction phase and encourage sharing of ideas.
• Monitor group dynamics to support inclusivity and ensure that all students participate.
• Use this lesson to introduce vocabulary related to shapes, sizes, and counting.

Lesson script