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What topic	Number counting
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Counting Numbers

Subject

Mathematics

Topic

Number Counting

Grade

Year 1

Duration

30 minutes

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Count from 1 to 20.
• Recognise and write numbers 1 to 20.
• Understand the concept of one-to-one correspondence in counting.

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Materials Needed

• Counting blocks or counters (1-20)
• Number cards (1-20)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for individual practice

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Warm-up

   • Welcome the students and engage them in a quick counting song. Ask the students to stand up and count their fingers from 1 to 10.

2. Objective Overview

   • Briefly explain today's lesson, focusing on how we will learn to count up to 20.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

3. Counting to 20

   • Show students a number line from 1 to 20. Point to each number as you count aloud together.
   • Ask students how many fingers they have and relate that to the number 10.

4. Interactive Counting

   • Use counting blocks or counters. Demonstrate how to group them into sets of 5 (5, 10, 15, 20).
   • Invite students to count blocks in groups of 2, 5, and 10 and write the corresponding numbers on the board.

Guided Practice (5 minutes)

5. Class Activity
   • Distribute number cards (1-20) among the students. Call out a number and have the students hold up the corresponding card.
   • Arrange students in a circle and perform a counting activity where they count off numbers as they pass a ball around. Each student counts one number until they reach 20.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

6. Worksheet Activity
   • Distribute worksheets that include activities such as:
     • Writing numbers from 1 to 20.
     • Drawing lines to match quantities to their corresponding numbers (e.g. 5 apples to the number 5).

Conclusion (5 minutes)

7. Review and Recap

   • Gather the class and review what they have learned. Ask students questions like, “What number comes after 10?” or “How many objects do we have if we count to 7?”

8. Closing Activity

   • Encourage students to show their counting skills by sharing their favourite number and an object they can count at home.

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Assessment

• Observe students during activities to ensure they can count and recognise numbers correctly.
• Collect and review worksheets to assess their understanding of number recognition and writing.

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Reflection

After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved for future sessions. Consider if students engaged with the material and met the objectives set out in the lesson plan.

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This lesson plan aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Mathematics, focusing on developing essential early-number skills and encouraging active participation in learning.