aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Number
Quantity	1
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Creative Lesson Introduction: Exploring Numbers

Objective

Today, we will embark on an exciting journey to explore the wonderful world of numbers! By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to recognise, understand, and work with numbers up to 100.

Hook: The Magical Number Hunt

Introduction to the Activity

To kick off our lesson, we’re going on a Magical Number Hunt! Picture this: Imagine you are a treasure hunter, and numbers are hidden treasures scattered all around our classroom. Each treasure has its own special value and story to tell!

Steps to Follow

1. Gathering Clues: Before we begin our hunt, let’s gather some clues! On the board, I will write down a list of fun questions that involve numbers. For example:

   • What is your favourite number and why?
   • How many legs do four dogs have?
   • If you have 5 apples and your friend gives you 3 more, how many do you have?

2. Finding the Treasures: With your treasure map (which I'll give you), you will explore different areas of the classroom to find numbered cards hidden under tables, behind books, and inside cupboard doors. Each card will have a different number (from 1 to 100) and a fun fact or question related to that number.

3. Sharing Your Finds: After the hunt, we will come together as a group and share some of the treasures we found! You can tell your friends about the number on your card and answer the question or share the fact related to it.

Materials Needed

• Number Cards: Pre-made cards with numbers from 1 to 100, along with questions and fun facts.
• Treasure Map: A simple map of the classroom with hints on where to find the number cards.
• Treasure Hunting Bags: Small bags where students can collect the number cards they find.

Conclusion

This fun and engaging activity will not only get you moving but will help you discover more about how numbers are all around us! After the hunt, we will dive deeper into how to use these numbers in math problems. Are you ready to become a treasure hunter? Let’s find those numbers!