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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Counting collections
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

Lesson Plan: Counting Collections

Topic

Counting Collections

Objectives

• To develop counting skills through collection activities.
• To increase understanding of quantity and number recognition.
• To enhance fine motor skills by manipulating objects during counting.
• To foster collaborative learning through group activities.

Materials

• Small counting objects (e.g., buttons, blocks, animal figurines)
• Counting mats or trays to arrange collections
• Whiteboard and marker
• Worksheets for recording the number of items in each collection
• Stickers for positive reinforcement

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum, specifically focusing on number recognition, counting principles, and one-to-one correspondence.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the concept of counting collections. Show examples of different collections and discuss the importance of counting in everyday life.
2	Demonstration	5	Demonstrate how to count a small collection of objects. Explain one-to-one correspondence and how to keep track of counts.
3	Group Activity	10	Divide students into small groups. Each group receives a collection of objects to count. Walk around to provide assistance and encouragement.
4	Individual Practice	5	Students individually use the worksheets to record their counts from the group activity. Reinforce counting skills as needed.
5	Review and Closure	5	Gather students and review what they learned about counting. Discuss different strategies they used to count. Distribute stickers for participation.

Assessment

• Observe students during group activities to assess understanding and engagement.
• Review completed worksheets to ensure accurate counting and recording of collections.

Homework

• Provide students with a family counting activity where they count items around their home (e.g., toys, books). They will record their collections on a simple worksheet.
• Check the completed worksheets in the next lesson, without student presentations, to maintain a comfortable environment.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to include culturally diverse counting collections to relate to all students.
• Adapt counting materials to accommodate different learning needs, providing support as necessary.

Lesson script