| 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 | Preschool / Nursery |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| 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
Preschool / Nursery
Mathematics
30 minutes
20
This lesson is aligned with the National Early Learning Standards for Mathematics, specifically focusing on number recognition and counting.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Counting | 5 minutes | Begin by introducing the concept of counting. Use visual aids like fingers or objects. |
| 2 | Group Counting Activity | 5 minutes | Engage students in a group counting activity (e.g., counting toys in the classroom). |
| 3 | Distributing Printable Cards | 5 minutes | Hand out the printable cards to each student. Explain how to fill them in during the lesson. |
| 4 | Independent Counting Activity | 10 minutes | Allow students time to fill in the printable cards, counting objects and writing numbers. |
| 5 | Random Checking Activity | 3 minutes | Collect or randomly check the cards to assess understanding without class presentations. |
| 6 | Wrap-up and Review | 2 minutes | Review what was learned. Ask students to share their favorite number and why. |
Students will be given a simple counting worksheet to complete at home. Parents are encouraged to assist, but students should submit their own work without presenting in front of the class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore the exciting world of counting! Who here likes to count? Can anyone show me with their fingers how we can count? That’s right! We can use our fingers to count from 1 all the way to 10! Let’s all do this together—count with me: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! Great job! Now, I want to show you some fun objects we can count. Look around the classroom; can anyone tell me an object we can count? Yes, that’s a wonderful idea! Let’s get started!"
"Now, let’s work together to count some toys in our classroom! I see a box of blocks over there. Can everyone come to the carpet? I’ll hold up the box of blocks. Let’s count them together! Ready? One, two, three... Keep going—four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! Fantastic job, team! You all counted so well! Remember, counting can be fun with friends!"
"Next, I have a special activity for each of you. I’m going to hand out some printable counting cards—one for each of you. Once you receive your card, I will explain how we will fill them in. On your card, you will see dots and a space for a number. Your job will be to count some objects in the classroom and write the correct number in the box. I’ll be handing these out now, so please sit quietly until each of you has one!"
"Alright, everyone has their cards! Now, you’ll have ten minutes to explore the classroom, find objects to count, and fill in your cards. Remember to count carefully and write the number in the box, just like we practiced! I will be walking around to see how you’re doing. Raise your hand if you need help! Ready, set, go!"
"Let’s take a pause. Please put your counting cards carefully on your desks. I’m going to come around and check your cards randomly. I want to see how well you counted! If I come to you, just tell me the number you wrote and what you counted. Remember, this is not about being perfect—it's about doing your best and having fun!"
"Wow! We had such a fantastic time counting today! Before we finish, I’d love for each of you to share your favorite number that you wrote on your card. Why do you like that number? I’ll start; my favorite number is five because it's the number of fingers on one hand! Now, who wants to share next? Thank you all for participating so wonderfully! Don’t forget, your homework is to complete the counting worksheet I will hand out now. Have a great day and keep counting!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What numbers did we count together in class today? | |
| Can you name an object in the classroom that we can count? | |
| How many blocks did we count during the group activity? | |
| What do you need to write in the box on your counting card? | |
| How long did we have to find and count objects in the classroom? | |
| What does it mean to count carefully? | |
| Why is it important to have fun while counting? | |
| What is your favorite number and why do you like it? | |
| Can you explain how you felt during the counting activities? | |
| What did you learn about counting today? |