Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.

Children draw and color a picture of self and a friend.

Objective: Children use personal experience to show intuitive knowledge of the property of two.

Activity: Each child draws and colors a picture of self and one friend having fun together.

Assessment: Note the number of people represented in the drawings.