| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Counting |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| Class size | 6 |
| What curriculum | IReady |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Counting
Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)
Mathematics
6 Students
IReady
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Counting | 5 | Briefly introduce the concept of counting using visual aids. Ask students to count objects together. |
| 2 | Printable Card Distribution | 5 | Distribute the printable counting cards and explain how they will fill them out during the lesson. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 | Divide students into two groups of three and engage them in a counting activity using manipulatives. |
| 4 | Break and Physical Activity | 5 | Allow students to take a break for a quick physical activity such as counting while jumping or clapping. |
| 5 | Fill in the Printable Cards | 3 | Students will work on filling out their printable cards with guidance from the teacher. |
| 6 | Collect and Check Cards | 2 | Collect the cards or perform a random check of what students have filled in, providing feedback without formal presentations. |
"Hello, everyone! Today, we are going to learn about counting. Can anyone tell me what counting is? That's right! Counting is what we do when we want to say how many there are of something. Look at these colorful blocks on the table. Let's count them together! One... two... three... four... five... six... seven... eight... nine... ten! Great job, everyone! Now, let’s see how high we can count together. Can we go all the way to twenty? Let’s give it a try!"
"Now, I have something special for each of you. Here are some counting cards. I’m going to give one to everyone. Each card has numbers on it, from one to twenty. On these cards, you will fill in the numbers as we count today. Can someone tell me what number comes after five? That's right, it’s six! You will write down the number as we learn it. Please take your card and hold it up when you're ready."
"Okay, friends! Now, I will divide you into two groups of three. Come over here so we can start our group activity. Each group will get some counting manipulatives like these blocks and counters. Your job is to work together and count how many blocks you have in your group. Remember, you can help each other out! When I say go, start counting! Ready? Go!"
"Wow, you all did an amazing job counting! Now, let’s take a quick break. How about we get a little active? I want everyone to stand up. We are going to count while we do some jumping! Let’s jump and count to twenty together. Ready? One, two, three... jump! Keep going until we reach twenty! Great work! Now, let’s sit back down and get back to our cards."
"Welcome back, everyone! Now that we've had some fun, it’s time to fill in our counting cards. You should write the numbers on your card that we just jumped to. Can someone tell me what the first number is? Yes, it’s one! Find the number one on your card and write it down. Take your time, and I will walk around to help you if you need it."
"Alright, my counting stars! It’s time to see how well you did with your counting cards. Please pass your cards to the front. I will quickly check them. Don’t worry, there’s no pressure! I'll just take a little peek at what you wrote. If I see any numbers we missed or need to correct, I’ll talk with you about it. Great job today, everyone! I'm so proud of you for counting and working together."
| Slide number | Image | Slide content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: Children counting blocks} | - Introduction to counting |
| - Definition of counting: expressing quantity | ||
| - Example: Counting colorful blocks together | ||
| - Counting to twenty as a class | ||
| 2 | {Image: Printable counting cards} | - Distribution of counting cards |
| - Each card contains numbers 1-20 | ||
| - Fill in numbers as we count | ||
| - Example: What comes after five? | ||
| 3 | {Image: Children working in groups} | - Group activity introduction |
| - Students divided into two groups | ||
| - Using manipulatives for counting | ||
| - Encouraging teamwork and collaboration | ||
| 4 | {Image: Children jumping and counting} | - Physical activity break |
| - Counting while jumping to engage students | ||
| - Jump and count to twenty | ||
| - Transition back to counting cards | ||
| 5 | {Image: Teacher checking cards} | - Filling in the counting cards |
| - Writing down the numbers from our jump count | ||
| - Collection and review of counting cards | ||
| - Encouragement and feedback on counting progress |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is counting? | |
| How high did we count together in the lesson? | |
| What number comes after five? | |
| What materials did each group receive for the activity? | |
| What did we do during the physical activity? | |
| What was the first number we wrote down on our cards? | |
| Why did we fill in the counting cards? | |
| What should you do if you need help with your card? | |
| How did you feel about counting in groups? | |
| What is your favorite way to count? |
Let's stand up tall and stretch our arms wide,
Breathe in deeply, let good feelings inside.
Now we'll shake our hands, feel the joy rise,
Wiggle those fingers and wave to the skies.
Next, let's stomp like elephants, big and loud,
Counting each stomp, let’s gather our crowd.
One, two, three, let’s stomp on the floor,
Feel the rhythm as we count to four!
Now let’s jump high like kangaroos,
With every jump, let’s count to two.
One… jump! Two… jump! Three… we can soar,
Keep going, friends, let’s aim for more!
Spin around in circles, let’s have some fun,
One full turn, two full turns—now we’re done.
Balance on one foot, count up to four,
We’re so strong, let’s keep counting for more!
Clap your hands together, make a cool sound,
One, two, three—counting as we bounce around.
Now let’s take a breath, and pause for a beat,
Great job, everyone, let’s get back to our seat!