### Day One of Mathematics: Grade 3

(Cambridge Curriculum)

**Objective:** Introduce key concepts of

Mathematics, using engaging activities and
visuals.

**Overview:**
In Grade 3, students start to deepen their
understanding of numbers, patterns, and
problem-solving skills. We'll focus on place
value, basic operations, and introduction to
simple geometry.

#### 1. Place Value

**Explanation:**
- **What is Place Value?**
- Explain that each digit in a number has a
value based on its position. For example, in the
number 245, the "2" means 200, the "4" means
40, and the "5" means 5.

**Activity:**
- Use base ten blocks or drawings.
- Show 200 with two hundred blocks, 40 with
four ten blocks, and 5 with five unit blocks.
- Have students create their own number
using blocks and explain what each digit
represents.

**Example:**
- **Number:** 367 →
- "3" in the hundreds place ( 3 × 100 = 300),
- "6" in the tens place ( 6 × 10 = 60),
- "7" in the ones place ( 7 × 1 = 7).

#### 2. Addition and Subtraction

**Explanation:**
- Introduce the concept of addition and
subtraction. Use real-life examples.
- For example, if you have 5 apples and you get
3 more, how many do you have now?

**Activity:**
- Simple problems on a whiteboard or paper.
- Example problems:
- **Addition:** 8 + 5 = ?
- **Subtraction:** 12 - 4 = ?

**Visual Aids:**
- Use number lines or counters.

#### 3. Introduction to Geometry

**Explanation:**
- Talk about basic shapes: circles, squares,
triangles, and rectangles.
- Introduce terms like sides, vertices, and
angles.

**Activity:**
- Have students find these shapes around the
classroom.
- Create a Shape Hunt worksheet where they
draw or list 5 shapes they find.

**Example:**
- **Circle:** 1 curved side, 0 vertices.
- **Square:** 4 equal sides, 4 vertices.

**Closing:**
- Recap what they learned today and encourage
questions.

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### Day One of Mathematics: Grade 2
(Cambridge Curriculum)

**Objective:** Provide foundational skills in

counting, addition, and basic shapes.

**Overview:**
In Grade 2, students focus on fundamental
concepts such as counting, introduction to
addition and subtraction, and recognizing
shapes.

#### 1. Counting

**Explanation:**
- Start with counting objects. Explain how we
use numbers to tell how many (1, 2, 3,…).
- Counting forwards and backward.

**Activity:**
- Count objects in the classroom (like pencils,
chairs).
- Play "Counting Games" using a song or
clapping.

**Example:**
- Count the number of students present. If
there are 12 students, you visually represent it
on your fingers.

#### 2. Introduction to Addition

**Explanation:**
- Explain addition as “putting together.” Use
simple phrases such as "When we add, we
combine amounts."
- Use numbers less than 20 for ease of
comprehension.

**Activity:**
- Take 3 apples and add 2 more apples.
- Write down the problem: 3 + 2 = 5, then count
apples visually.

**Example:**
- **Problem:** You have 4 candies, and you
buy 3 more. Draw a picture showing 4 candies
plus 3 more, and count them:
-4+3=7

#### 3. Recognizing Shapes

**Explanation:**
- Introduce basic shapes: circle, square,
rectangle, and triangle.
- Talk about how many sides and corners each
shape has.

**Activity:**
- Use shape flashcards.
- Have students create shapes using playdough
or drawing.

**Example:**
- **Circle:** no sides, no corners.
- **Square:** 4 sides, 4 corners. Show them
how to draw a square and see if they can find a
square in the class.

**Closing:**
- Gather students and reflect on what they
learned. Encourage them to find examples of
these concepts at home.

Both lessons aim to engage students with

hands-on activities and clear visual examples to
help solidify their understanding of the
mathematical ### Day 1 Lesson Plan for Grade
3: Art & Craft and Social Studies

**Subject Focus: Art & Craft and Social

Studies**

**Objective:**
- Understand the basics of Art & Craft and its
connection to our world and history.
- Explore cultures and community through
artistic expression.

#### Art & Craft Activity

**Introduction to Art:**
- **Explanation:** "Art is a way for people to
express how they feel and what they think. It
can be drawings, paintings, or even sculptures!
Just like music or dance, art has many forms."
- **Example:** Show images of famous
artworks (like Van Gogh’s "Starry Night" or
Picasso's "Guernica") and briefly discuss the
feelings these artworks evoke.

**Craft Activity: Creating a Culture Map**

- **Materials Needed:** Colored papers,
scissors, glue, markers, and magazines.
- **Instructions:**
1. Explain to students that they will create a
"Culture Map" of their community.
2. Each student will:
 - Cut out pictures from magazines that
represent their culture or family (foods,
clothes, traditional activities).
- Use colored paper to create a map layout—
drawing roads or rivers.
- Glue the cutouts to represent where they
belong in their culture and community.
- **Discussion:** After completing the maps,
ask students to present and share one thing
they included and why it’s important to their
culture.

#### Social Studies Activity

**Introduction to Community:**
- **Explanation:** "Social studies is about
understanding how we live together in
communities. It helps us learn about different
cultures, history, and the people around us."
- **Example:** Discuss the roles of different
community helpers (teachers, doctors,
firefighters) and how they contribute to making
our community better.

**Activity: Community Helper Role Play**

- **Instructions:**
1. Divide students into small groups and assign
each group a community helper.
2. Ask them to come up with a short skit (1-2
minutes) showcasing what that community
helper does.
3. Each group will perform their skit for the
class.
- **Discussion:** Discuss why each helper is
important and what we can do to appreciate
them.

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### Day 1 Lesson Plan for Grade 2: Art & Craft

and Social Studies

**Subject Focus: Art & Craft and Social

Studies**

**Objective:**
- Introduce basic artistic skills and concepts
while relating them to our everyday lives and
communities.
- Understand what a community is and the
roles of different people within it.

#### Art & Craft Activity

**Introduction to Colors and Shapes in Art:**

- **Explanation:** "Art can be made with
colors and shapes! We can use our imagination
to create things that look nice and express what
we feel."
- **Example:** Show simple artworks or child-
friendly illustrations that primarily use shapes
and colors (like a rainbow or a house).

**Craft Activity: My Colorful Self-Portrait**

- **Materials Needed:** Plain paper, crayons,
colors, or watercolors.
- **Instructions:**
1. Each student will draw a self-portrait using
their favorite colors.
2. Encourage them to use different shapes to
represent their facial features and clothing.
3. After drawing, have students share their
portraits with the class, explaining their color
choices.

#### Social Studies Activity

**Introduction to Our Community:**

- **Explanation:** "Social studies helps us
learn about our community—the place where
we live. Communities have many people who
help us."
- **Example:** Explain what a community is
using relatable topics (family, school,
playgrounds).

**Activity: Community Mural**

- **Instructions:**
1. On a big sheet of paper, ask the class to
brainstorm what people and places are
important in their community (like homes,
schools, parks).
2. As a class, create a large mural by having
students add drawings of different community
elements.
 3. They can take turns drawing or coloring in
different sections of the mural, sharing what
each part represents.

**Discussion:** Post-activity, discuss how

everyone contributes to the community and
how important it is to work together and help
one another.

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### Conclusion
Both lesson plans not only encourage creativity
but also foster understanding of community
roles, cultural significance, and the importance
of collaboration in art and social studies for
both grades..