Magnificent Seven

Episode 16                                                                           Planet: Stuff

Learning concept of the episode: The number seven can be made in a variety of different ways.

Story Summary

A big Flocker party is in progress, and the only way to gain admittance is to be part of a group of seven. As Bing and Bong see Flockers make groups of seven in different ways, they begin to see the pattern, and figure out they too can join the party.

Focus Early Learning Goal

Mathematical Development 8: Begin to relate addition to combining two groups of objects and subtraction to ‘taking away’.

Linked ELGs

PSE2, PSE8, PSE12, CLL3, CLL6, M1, M2, M5, M6

Preparation

• Watch the Tiny Planets episode  
• Talk about what Bing and Bong did in the story

Talk about…..

• Numbers 1-7
• Adding and subtracting numbers 1-7
• How did Bing and Bong get to join the party?

Focus Activity

Collecting Sevens (see overleaf)

Follow-on Activities

• Have a number 7 day where everything relates to the number 7
• Sing songs using the number 7
• Print pictures with 7 prints on each

Collecting Sevens

Aim

For the children to understand how many is seven and be able to add and take away to make the number seven

Resources

• Bowls or containers
• Labels
• Coloured pens

Guidelines

• Write the number 7 on the labels and stick them to the bowls.
• Sit the children down and discuss the number seven with them.
• Ask various children to go and collect 7 items in their bowl.
• Count the objects as they come back out loudly with the children.
• If the children bring the incorrect amount ask the children how many items they need to add or take away to make seven..
• Collect the wrong amount yourself and ask the children the same question.
• Leave the bowls out for the children to use during the day.

Key Vocabulary

Numbers 1-7, add, take away

Health & Safety

When the children are collecting the items, ensure that they only have access to items suitable for their age and ability.