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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Counting forward and back
What length (min)	30
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Counting Forward and Back

Objectives

1. Students will be able to count forward from 1 to 20.
2. Students will be able to count backward from 20 to 1.
3. Students will develop their understanding of number sequences and the concept of addition and subtraction through counting.

Materials

• Counting blocks or manipulatives
• Number charts (1-20)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Songs or rhymes that involve counting
• Worksheets for homework
• A timer

Grade/Age Group

Preschool/Nursery (Ages 4-5)

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

Alignment

The lesson corresponds to the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics Foundation Year, particularly focusing on number and algebra.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Greet students and introduce the topic. Briefly explain counting forward and backward. Use a counting song to engage students.
2	Counting Forward	10 minutes	Using manipulatives, guide students to practice counting forward from 1 to 20. Use a number chart to visualize the process.
3	Counting Backward	10 minutes	Demonstrate counting backward from 20 to 1 using manipulatives and the number chart. Encourage students to participate.
4	Group Activity	3 minutes	Divide students into small groups. Give each group a set of blocks and ask them to count forward and backward together.
5	Wrap-up	2 minutes	Reinforce what they've learned. Encourage students to share their favorite counting activity.
6	Homework Assignment	0 minutes	Distribute worksheets for counting forward and backward for students to complete at home. Inform students what they need to do without asking for presentations.

Homework

• Worksheets with exercises on counting forward and backward. Check for understanding without student presentations in class.

Assessment

• Observe students during group activities and discussions to assess understanding. Review completed homework for individual progress.

Reflection

• After the lesson, the teacher should reflect on what worked well and areas for improvement based on student engagement and understanding.

Lesson script