| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| What topic | Doubles and near doubles |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Hello, young mathematicians! Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting journey through the world of Doubles and Near Doubles. Are you ready to discover some magical math secrets?
To kick off our lesson, let me introduce you to our new friend: Dougie the Double Bear! Dougie loves to keep things fair and square, and the way he does it is by using doubles!
One sunny day, Dougie decided to host a picnic. He invited all his bear friends. Dougie brought 2 yummy honey jars for himself. But he wanted to know how many jars he would need if he invited one more friend.
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Now, Dougie has an even bigger picnic planned! He's thinking of inviting one more friend, which means he now has 3 friends in total. Let’s figure out how many honey jars that means he will need.
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So instead of doing hard math, Dougie can take what he knows—4 jars for 2 friends—and add 1 more jar for the third friend: 4 + 1 = 5 jars!
Now, it’s your turn! Grab your coloring pencils and paper. Draw Dougie with his honey jars. Can you show how many jars he would need for 1 friend, 2 friends, 3 friends, and then try to figure out how many jars for 4 friends? Remember to use your double and near double strategies!
After you’ve finished your drawings, we’ll gather in a circle to share what you’ve created. Let’s see how many jars Dougie will need altogether and if anyone else has new ideas on how many jars he might need with different numbers of friends!
With Dougie’s help, we’re going to master doubles and near doubles in no time. Have fun, and let’s dive into the wonderful world of numbers together! 🌟