| 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 | rote counting to 10 |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 2 |
| 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 |
Rote Counting to 10
Grade 1
Mathematics
2 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards, focusing on counting and cardinality.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Welcome students and introduce the topic. Explain the importance of counting. |
| 2 | Check Homework | 5 min | Review the previous lesson's homework informally. Ask questions to assess understanding without student presentations. |
| 3 | Direct Instruction | 5 min | Teach rote counting from 1 to 10 using visual aids. Model the counting process. |
| 4 | Student Activity | 7 min | Hand out printable counting cards to students. Instruct them to fill in their cards with numbers in order from 1 to 10. |
| 5 | Physical Activity Break | 5 min | Engage students in a short physical activity (e.g., jumping jacks) to refocus. |
| 6 | Check Understanding | 3 min | Randomly check or collect the counting cards. Provide positive feedback and correct any mistakes. |
| 7 | Wrap-Up | 5 min | Summarize what was learned during the lesson. Encourage students to practice counting at home. |
"Hello everyone! Welcome to our math lesson today. I’m so glad to see you! Today, we are going to learn something very important—how to count from 1 to 10. Why do you think counting is important? Can anyone tell me? Yes! We need counting for many things, like when we are playing games or sharing candies! Let’s get started!"
"Before we jump into counting, let’s take a moment to go over our homework from the last lesson. I want you to think about what you worked on. Can someone remind me what we practiced? Great! Now, I just have a couple of questions to see how we did. What comes after 5? And what comes before 3? Excellent! You all seem to have a good grasp on that!"
"Now it's time to learn our numbers! Look at the board. I'm going to write down the numbers from 1 to 10, and I want you all to follow along with me. [Write numbers 1 to 10 on the whiteboard]. Let's say these numbers together, one at a time. Ready? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10! Fantastic! Let’s do that one more time—louder this time! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10! Great job! Remember, practice makes perfect!"
"Now it's your turn! I have some counting cards for each of you. [Hand out printable counting cards]. I want you to fill in these cards with numbers in order from 1 to 10. If you need help, just let me know. Remember, take your time, and don’t rush. I’ll come around and check on everyone!"
"Wow! You all did a wonderful job filling out your cards! Now, let's take a quick break and get our bodies moving. Stand up, everyone! We’re going to do some jumping jacks! Let’s do ten together! Ready? Go! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10! Great energy, everyone! I hope that helped you to feel a little refreshed!"
"Alright, everyone! Let’s see how we did with our counting cards. I’m going to come around and check your cards and I want to give you feedback. [Walk around and randomly check or collect the counting cards]. Wow, I see some fantastic work here! If you made a mistake, don’t worry—just remember the right number next time. Keep practicing!"
"As we finish up today’s lesson, let’s quickly go over what we learned. We learned how to count from 1 to 10, and we filled out our counting cards together. I want you to practice counting at home. You can count your toys, your books, or even your snacks! Can you promise me you will practice? Wonderful! Thank you for being such great learners today! See you next time!"
| Slide number | Image | Slide content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A welcoming classroom scene} | - Welcome students to the math lesson |
| - Importance of counting | ||
| - Examples: playing games, sharing candies | ||
| 2 | {Image: A homework checklist} | - Review previous homework |
| - Questions: What comes after 5? What comes before 3? | ||
| - Acknowledge students’ understanding | ||
| 3 | {Image: A whiteboard with numbers} | - Direct instruction: Counting from 1 to 10 |
| - Say numbers together: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | ||
| - Encourage practice | ||
| 4 | {Image: Counting cards} | - Student activity: Fill in counting cards |
| - Instructions to complete cards from 1 to 10 | ||
| - Offer help and encourage careful work | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students doing jumping jacks} | - Physical activity break: Jumping jacks |
| - Count together up to 10 | ||
| - Energize and refresh before next activity | ||
| 6 | {Image: Teacher checking student work} | - Check understanding of counting cards |
| - Provide feedback on student work | ||
| - Encourage continuous practice | ||
| 7 | {Image: A group of happy students} | - Wrap-up of the lesson |
| - Recap: Counting 1 to 10 and using counting cards | ||
| - Encourage practice at home with different objects |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is counting important? | |
| What number comes after 5? | |
| What number comes before 3? | |
| Can you say the numbers from 1 to 10? | |
| How do we practice counting? | |
| What activity did we do to take a break? | |
| How can you practice counting at home? | |
| What are some things you can count? | |
| What do you need to remember when counting? | |
| How did you feel about filling out your counting cards? |
Here’s a list of simple physical exercises suitable for a classroom setting:
Stand up tall, reach for the sky,
Let's do a stretch, oh my!
Bend to the left, then bend to the right,
Wiggle your fingers with all your might!
Jumping Jacks
Jump up and down, let's count to ten,
1, 2, 3, jump once again!
Clap your hands, kick out your feet,
Move your body to the rhythm and beat!
March in Place
Now let's march, marching to the beat,
Step, step, step, lift those feet!
Swing your arms, high and low,
Feel the energy start to flow!
Squats
Time for squats, bend down low,
1, 2, 3, let's go, go, go!
Keep your back straight, down and up,
You're doing great, just like a pup!
Dances
Let’s dance around, sway side to side,
Feel the music, enjoy the ride!
Twirl and spin, shake out the stress,
Moving together, we are blessed!
Cool Down
Now let’s cool down, take a deep breath,
Inhale the air, feel the zest!
Exhale slowly, let it all go,
Relax your bodies, nice and slow.
Feel free to use these exercises to keep your students engaged and energized during your lesson!