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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	before and after numbers
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Before and After Numbers

Objectives

Students will understand the concept of numbers that come before and after a given number.
Students will be able to identify and demonstrate the sequence of numbers in a line.
Students will enhance their counting skills through interactive activities.

Materials

Number line posters
Counting blocks or manipulatives
Whiteboard and markers
Worksheets with number sequences
A timer for activities
Stickers for positive reinforcement

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core Standards for Mathematics, specifically:

K.CC.A.1: Count to 100 by ones and by tens.
K.CC.A.3: Identify numbers as greater than, less than, or equal to.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce the topic of before and after numbers with a brief discussion and examples.
2	Hands-on Activity	10 min	Use the counting blocks to explore numbers before and after 5, 10, and 15.
3	Number Line Exploration	5 min	Show the number line poster, guiding students to identify numbers that come before and after.
4	Group Practice	5 min	In small groups, students will complete a worksheet that features number sequences.
5	Review and Reinforce	3 min	Quickly review answers as a class, encouraging participation without requiring presentations.
6	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	2 min	Summarize the lesson and assign a homework worksheet that reinforces the concepts learned.

Homework

Distribute a worksheet with simple before and after number exercises. Students will complete the worksheet independently at home, which will be checked the following class without requiring any presentations.