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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Repeated addition
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Beginning a Lesson on Repeated Addition

Introduction

Welcome, young mathematicians! Today, we are going to embark on a fun journey into the world of repeated addition. But before we dive into the numbers, let’s warm up our minds with an exciting story!

The Magical Garden

The Scenario

Imagine you have a magical garden filled with colorful flowers. Each flower has a unique power! There are 3 bright yellow daffodils, and each one of them can instantly make 2 butterflies appear. That means…

How many butterflies do you think will show up?

Let’s Think Together!

You could have a quiet moment to think, or you could discuss it with a partner. Here’s a hint:

• Since there are 3 daffodils and each daffodil brings in 2 butterflies, we can use repeated addition to figure this out!

The Repeated Addition Formula

To find the total number of butterflies, we’ll use repeated addition:

$$ 2 + 2 + 2 $$

This means:

• First daffodil brings 2 butterflies,
• Second daffodil brings another 2,
• Third daffodil brings yet another 2.

The Big Reveal!

Now add them up!

• 2 + 2 + 2 = 6 butterflies!

Discussion Prompt

Let’s discuss together!

• How can we write this as a multiplication equation?
• Why is repeated addition useful when we have groups of the same size?

With this magical garden scenario, not only will we learn about repeated addition, but also how it helps us solve problems in a fun and creative way! Let’s gather our magical math tools and start exploring! ✨

Transition to Activity

Now that we have learned the magic of repeated addition in our garden, it’s time to dig deeper. Get ready for some group activities where we’ll create our own stories and solve similar problems. Let’s become true mathematicians!