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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Recognizing the number 1
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Recognizing the number 1

Objectives

• Students will be able to recognize and identify the number 1.
• Students will connect the number 1 with one object.
• Students will practice counting to one using various materials.

Materials

• Flashcards with the number 1
• Counting objects (e.g., blocks, buttons, or crayons)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for individual practice
• Music for counting activity
• Stickers for rewards

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, focusing on number recognition and counting.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the number 1 using a flashcard and a simple explanation. Engage students by asking them to show one finger.
2	Counting Objects	10 mins	Distribute counting objects to each student. Ask them to find and show one object. Encourage sharing and discussing their chosen object.
3	Group Activity	5 mins	Sing a fun song about the number 1 while counting together as a class. Use movements to emphasize the number.
4	Worksheet Activity	5 mins	Pass out worksheets that practice recognizing the number 1 and connecting it with one object. Students will complete this independently.
5	Review and Check Homework	3 mins	Go over the homework (previously assigned) without asking students to present. Simply ask if everyone completed it and provide stickers as rewards.
6	Conclusion	2 mins	Recap what was learned about the number 1. Encourage students to find items at home that are one, reinforcing the day's lesson.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during activities.
• Review of completed worksheets to ensure understanding.

Homework

• Students will be asked to find one object at home and draw it on a piece of paper to bring to class for the next lesson.

This lesson plan provides a structured and engaging approach to teaching young students about the number 1 while aligning with national standards for early childhood mathematics education.

Lesson script