Number Matching Fun

Kimberly George

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Number Matching Fun

Number recognition 0-20

This lesson involves a fun and interactive matching game where students pair numbers 0-20 with corresponding images or objects. It is designed to support nonverbal learners in recognizing numbers through visual and tactile aids. This lesson is important as it helps develop foundational math skills and enhances cognitive abilities through engaging activities.

Audience

Homebound Nonverbal Primary Students

Time

25 mins

Approach

Number recognition 0-20

Materials

Printable Number Cards, Matching Object Images, Tactile Number Cards, Velcro Dots, Worksheet: Number Matching, and Discussion: Number Recognition

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Greet the students warmly and introduce the activity.
Explain that they will be playing a matching game to learn numbers from 0 to 20.
Show the number cards and object images to the students.

Step 2

Matching Game

15 mins

Distribute the tactile number cards and matching object images to each student.
Encourage students to match the number cards with the corresponding object images using Velcro dots.
Assist students as needed, providing positive reinforcement for correct matches.
Allow students to explore the tactile cards to feel the numbers.

Step 3

Closure

5 mins

Gather the students and discuss the numbers they matched.
Ask students to share which number was their favorite and why.
Conclude with a brief discussion on the importance of numbers in everyday life.

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Worksheet

Printable Number Cards

These cards are used for the number matching game, featuring numbers 0-20.

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Worksheet

Matching Object Images

These cards feature images of objects that correspond to numbers 0-20.

Zero objects

One apple

Two ducks

Three cars

Four balls

Five stars

Six flowers

Seven fish

Eight pencils

Nine books

Ten trees

Eleven shoes

Twelve clocks

Thirteen chairs

Fourteen cups

Fifteen hats

Sixteen keys

Seventeen spoons

Eighteen buttons

Nineteen leaves

Twenty blocks

Worksheet

Worksheet: Number Matching

A worksheet to reinforce number recognition by matching numbers to images.

Match the number 5 with the correct image.

Look for the image with five stars.

Which image corresponds to the number 12?

Find the image with twelve clocks.

Discussion

Discussion: Number Recognition

A discussion to reflect on the number matching activity and its importance.

What was your favorite number to match?

Encourage students to express their preferences and experiences.

Why do you think numbers are important in our daily lives?

Guide students to think about how numbers are used in everyday activities.