aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Story of 6
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Welcome to the Story of 6

Introduction

Hello, little mathematicians! Today, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure into the magical world of numbers. Our special number for today is 6! Get ready to explore, count, and play as we uncover the secrets of this fantastic number.

The Magic of 6

Once upon a time in a vibrant, friendly forest, there lived six cheerful animals who loved to play together. Their names were:

1. Sammy the Squirrel
2. Benny the Bunny
3. Carla the Cardinal
4. Lucy the Ladybug
5. Freddy the Fox
6. Tilly the Tortoise

Each day, these six friends would gather under a big, leafy tree to share stories and play fun games. What kind of games do you think they played?

Counting Our Friends

Let’s count our animal friends together!

• 1 Sammy the Squirrel
• 2 Benny the Bunny
• 3 Carla the Cardinal
• 4 Lucy the Ladybug
• 5 Freddy the Fox
• 6 Tilly the Tortoise

Let’s clap our hands for each animal as we count to 6! Can you help me? Clap your hands as I call out their names!

Stories and Adventures

One sunny day, while playing tag, they all decided to go on an adventure to find 6 special golden acorns that were hidden in the forest. They had to work together to find them all!

Discussion Time

• Can you think of things in your own life that come in groups of 6? Maybe the number of fingers on one hand plus the thumb?
• Let’s have a chat! What do you love to collect that comes in groups?

Craft Activity: Create Your Own 6!

After we find the golden acorns, we will have a fun craft time! You will get to create your own “6” using paper, crayons, and stickers.

Instructions:

1. Grab a piece of paper.
2. Draw or glue on 6 things that you love! They could be animals, toys, or anything else you like!
3. When you are done, we will share our creations with the class.

Conclusion

Today, we learned about the special number 6 through the adventures of Sammy and his friends. Remember, numbers are all around us, and they can be fun!

A Final Clap

Now, let’s all clap for the number 6! 🎉

Are you ready for more math adventures? Let’s dive in!