aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	Autumn
Quantity	8
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A Creative Autumn Maths Lesson for Preschool

Introduction to the Lesson

Autumn is a wonderful season filled with vibrant colours and exciting changes in nature. It’s the perfect theme to engage preschoolers in a fun and interactive mathematics lesson! Here’s a creative idea to kick off your lesson, using the beauty of autumn to explore numbers, patterns, and shapes.

Lesson Overview

Topic: Autumn
Age Group: Preschool/Nursery
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Learning Objectives:

• Introduce basic counting and numeracy skills
• Identify shapes and patterns
• Encourage observation and interaction with the environment

Lesson Beginning: "Gathering Autumn Treasures"

Materials Needed

• Small baskets or bags
• Counting chart (with numbers 1-10)
• Coloured leaves (real or paper cut-outs)
• Pine cones
• Acorns (or acorn images)
• Blank paper and crayons

Activity Steps

1. Introduction and Storytime: Start by gathering the children in a circle and reading a short, engaging story about autumn. You can use a tale about collecting autumn treasures or visiting a pumpkin patch. Use rich, descriptive language to stimulate their imaginations and get them excited about the autumn theme.

2. Treasure Hunt: After the story, explain that the children will be going on a treasure hunt to gather autumn items. You could set up your classroom or an outdoor area with colourful paper leaves, small pine cones, and images of acorns hidden around. Give each child a small basket or bag to collect their items.

3. Counting and Sorting: Once the children have gathered their treasures, bring them back to the circle. Encourage them to empty their baskets and count how many items they’ve collected. You can use a counting chart on the board to help. For example:

   • “How many red leaves do we have?”
   • “Let’s count together!”

4. Shape and Pattern Exploration: Next, discuss the different shapes of the leaves and other items. Encourage the children to sort their treasures by size, shape, or colour. You can ask questions like:

   • “Can you find a round shape?”
   • “Who has a leaf that is bigger than their hand?”

5. Creative Drawing: To conclude the session, give each child a piece of blank paper and crayons. Ask them to draw their favourite autumn treasure or create a picture of an autumn scene. You could encourage them to count and label the number of items they drew, reinforcing their counting skills.

Conclusion

By incorporating a treasure hunt and hands-on activities, this lesson provides an engaging way to introduce preschoolers to the concepts of counting, sorting, and recognising shapes within the beautiful context of autumn. Not only will the children have fun, but they will also develop their mathematical skills while appreciating the wonders of the season!

Embrace the vibrant atmosphere of autumn, and watch your students blossom in their mathematical journey!