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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Introduction to number 1
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Introduction to Number 1

Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Objectives

• Recognise the number 1 in various contexts.
• Understand one-to-one correspondence.
• Practice writing the number 1.

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Resources Required

• Flashcards with the number 1 and pictures representing one item (e.g., one apple, one ball).
• Worksheet for tracing and writing the number 1.
• Small objects for counting (e.g., blocks, counters).
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Storybook that includes themes of counting or the number 1.

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Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Greeting: Start the lesson with a warm welcome. Ask students about their day.
2. Objective Overview: Explain that today they will learn about the number 1. Introduce the number with a flashcard and say, “This is the number 1!”

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Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Visual Recognition:

   • Show the flashcard with the number 1.
   • Present objects that represent one item, such as one apple or one toy. Encourage students to repeat after you.

2. Counting Activity:

   • Use small objects (like blocks or counters) to demonstrate one-to-one correspondence.
   • Count out loud together, ensuring students understand that when we say “1,” we are referring to just one object.

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Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

1. Counting Together:

   • Gather the class in a circle and distribute one counting object to each student.
   • Lead a count where each student holds up their object and says "one" as they show it.

2. Writing the Number 1:

   • Hand out the tracing worksheet. Model how to write the number 1 on the whiteboard.
   • Allow students to trace the number and then attempt to write it independently.

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Independent Practice (3 Minutes)

• Provide students with a few minutes to colour in an image of one object (e.g., a single star or a single flower) on their worksheet, reinforcing the concept of "one."

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Closing (2 Minutes)

1. Wrap Up: Gather students and summarize the lesson. Ask questions like, “What does the number 1 look like?” and “Can you show me one object?”

2. Transition Activity: As a fun transition, read a short counting story that emphasizes the number 1.

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Assessment

• Observe students during the counting and writing activities to assess their understanding of the number 1.
• Collect worksheets to evaluate their tracing and recognition skills.

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Extensions

• For students who grasp the concept quickly, introduce them to the concept of “more than one,” by showing a card with two objects and asking how many there are.

This lesson plan provides a structured yet engaging way for Reception students to learn about the number 1 in a supportive classroom environment.