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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Counting and writing 1 to 20
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

Topic

Counting and Writing 1 to 20

Objectives

• Students will be able to count from 1 to 20 verbally.
• Students will be able to write the numbers 1 to 20.
• Students will understand the concept of quantity associated with each number.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Number cards (1-20)
• Worksheets for writing numbers
• Counting objects (e.g., blocks, counters)
• Music for counting song
• Stickers for rewards

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the Canadian Early Learning and Child Care Framework, focusing on numeracy development and children's understanding of numbers and quantities.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Begin with a fun counting song to engage students. Explain the lesson's objective: counting and writing numbers 1-20.
2	Group Counting Activity	5	Use number cards. Hold up a card and have the class count aloud together. Allow for some students to lead the counting.
3	Hands-on Counting	10	Distribute counting objects (blocks or counters) to each student. Have them count out the correct number of objects corresponding to given numbers (1-20).
4	Writing Practice	5	Hand out worksheets with number tracing and writing activities for 1-20. Students practice writing the numbers.
5	Wrap-Up & Review	5	Review the numbers from 1-20 on the board. Ask questions to assess understanding without calling on individual students.
6	Homework Assignment	5	Assign a simple counting and writing task for homework, such as writing numbers or counting items at home. Explain that homework will be checked discreetly.

Assessment

• Informal assessment during the counting activity and writing practice.
• Collect worksheets to evaluate student understanding and provide feedback.

Homework

• Complete number writing from 1 to 20 and count a set of objects at home (e.g., toys, books).
• Check homework in a manner that allows for private assessment without students presenting in front of the class.

Additional Notes

• Encourage positive reinforcement and reward efforts with stickers.
• Adapt the lesson pace according to students' needs, ensuring understanding before moving to the next step.

Lesson script