Numbers Fun

Jessica Miyashiro

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Numbers Fun

Understanding numbers 1-10

This lesson introduces numbers 1-10 to Pre-K students through playful activities such as counting games and interactive stories. It aims to build a foundational understanding of numbers and counting skills, which are essential for early math development. By engaging students in fun and interactive ways, the lesson fosters a positive attitude towards learning numbers.

Audience

Pre-K

Time

30 mins

Approach

Understanding numbers 1-10

Materials

Counting cards, Interactive storybook, Number song, and Printable number cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Gather students in a circle.
Introduce the lesson by explaining that they will learn about numbers 1-10 through fun activities.
Show counting cards and explain their use.

Step 2

Counting Game

10 mins

Distribute counting cards to each student.
Play a game where students count objects on their cards and say the number aloud.
Encourage students to help each other if needed.

Step 3

Interactive Story

10 mins

Read an interactive storybook that involves counting objects or characters.
Pause to ask students to count along with the story.
Engage students by asking questions about the numbers in the story.

Step 4

Number Song

3 mins

Sing a number song that includes counting from 1 to 10.
Encourage students to sing along and use their fingers to count.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Recap the numbers learned during the lesson.
Ask students to share their favorite part of the lesson.
Distribute printable number cards for students to take home.

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Worksheet

Counting Cards

Printable cards with numbers 1-10 for counting activities.

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Reading

Interactive Storybook

A short story that involves counting objects or characters to reinforce number recognition.

Once upon a time, there were 3 little pigs. Can you count them? 1, 2, 3! Next, they met 4 friendly sheep. Let's count them together: 1, 2, 3, 4!

Reading

Number Song

Lyrics to a simple song that helps children count from 1 to 10.

(Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, let's count and jive!
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, let's count them all again!
Counting numbers is so fun,
Let's count them one by one!