Lesson Script: Recognising Numerals to 10
Duration: 30 Minutes
Objective
Students will be able to recognise and identify numerals from 0 to 10 through interactive activities and practice.
Introduction (5 Minutes)
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Greeting and Circle Time
- Welcome the students with a friendly greeting.
- Engage the students in a fun icebreaker: "Can anyone tell me their favourite number?"
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Introduction to Numerals
- Show a numeral chart from 0 to 10.
- Familiarise students with each numeral by pointing to them and saying their names together.
Main Activity: 'Number Hunt' (15 Minutes)
Activity Overview
Students will go on a Number Hunt around the classroom to find and identify numerals.
Instructions
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Preparation
- Hide numeral cards around the classroom (0 to 10).
- Explain to students that they will go on a hunt to find these numbers.
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Hunting Phase
- Divide students into small groups.
- Allow them to search for the hidden numeral cards. Encourage cooperation and teamwork.
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Identification
- Once a numeral is found, students should bring it back to the group.
- Ask them to say the number out loud together.
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Discussion
- After all numbers are found, gather in a circle.
- Discuss which numbers were easy to find and which were harder.
- Reinforce by displaying numeral cards and asking each student to identify a card.
Creative Activity: 'Make Your Own Number' (5 Minutes)
Activity Overview
Students will create their own numerals using art supplies.
Instructions
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Supplies Needed
- Coloured paper, markers, crayons, stickers, and glue.
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Creating Numbers
- Ask students to choose a numeral between 0 to 10.
- Guide them in creating their chosen number using the provided supplies.
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Sharing Time
- Once completed, students will share their creations with the class, saying the numeral they created.
Conclusion and Recap (5 Minutes)
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Recap of Learning
- Summarise the lesson by asking questions about the numerals discussed and identified.
- Ask: "How many fingers do we have?" (to relate to the number 10)
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Thank You and Goodbye
- Thank students for their participation and enthusiasm.
- Encourage them to practice recognising numbers at home.
Homework Assignment
Objective: To reinforce recognising numerals from 0 to 10.
Tasks:
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Write the numerals from 0 to 10 at least 2 times each on a piece of paper.
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Draw a picture for each numeral (for example, draw a tree for the number 3).
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Complete the following fill-in-the-blank task by printing out the worksheet included:
a. I have ___ apples. (Draw and write the numeral)
b. There are ___ birds in the sky. (Draw and write the numeral)
Correct Answers:
- Students should write the numerals correctly as per their own handwriting.
- For the fill-in-the-blank task:
- Encourage creativity in their drawings; there are no wrong answers.
- Expected numeral answers can be from 0 to 10 depending on how they decide to fill in.
End of Lesson
Reminder: Bring completed homework to the next class for sharing and discussion!