| 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 | Autistic 4 year olds |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| Class size | 14 |
| What curriculum | Attainment |
| 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 | 8 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Autistic 4-Year-Olds: Introduction to Basic Math Concepts
Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)
Mathematics
14
30 minutes
This lesson plan corresponds with the national curriculum standards for early childhood mathematics, focusing on foundational skills in counting and number recognition.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Begin with a welcoming greeting. Introduce the basic concepts of counting and numbers. Use visuals to engage students. |
| 2 | Printable Card Activity | 5 | Distribute printable cards for students to fill in during the lesson. Explain the activity clearly using demonstrations. |
| 3 | Group Sorting Activity | 10 | Break students into small groups. Provide each group with counting objects. Ask them to sort and count their objects together. |
| 4 | Physical Activity Break | 5 | Conduct a brief physical activity, such as jumping jacks or dancing, to energize students and improve focus. |
| 5 | Review & Collect Cards | 5 | Randomly check or collect the printable cards that students filled out. Walk around to observe their work without calling on students. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 5 | Recap the main concepts learned during the lesson. Use positive reinforcement and prepare students for the next lesson. |
Provide a simple counting sheet for students to work on at home with a family member. This should not require presentation but encourage engagement with caregivers.
Observe students during group activities to assess their understanding of counting and sorting. Use insights to adapt future lessons as necessary.
"Hello everyone! Welcome to our math adventure today! I’m so happy to see all of your smiling faces! Today, we’re going to learn about numbers and counting. Does anyone know what counting means? That’s right! It means saying numbers one after another. We are going to have a lot of fun with counting!"
"Now, let’s get started with our first activity! I have some special cards for each of you. These cards have numbers on them. When I give you a card, I want you to fill it with the correct number of dots or pictures. Here, let me show you!" [Demonstrate drawing dots on the card.] "You can use markers or crayons to fill in your cards. I will give you all a card, and then you can start working. Remember to ask for help if you need it. Let’s go!"
"Great job on your cards, everyone! Now, let’s work in small groups. I’m going to divide you into groups of three or four. Each group will get some counting objects—like these colorful blocks and counting bears! I want you to sort these objects by color and count how many you have in each group. It’s okay to help each other! Ready, set, go! Remember, counting together can be so much fun!"
"Wow, look at how hard you all worked during the sorting activity! Now, let’s take a little break to get our bodies moving. Let’s stand up! Are you ready? We’re going to do some jumping jacks together. Jump with me! One, two, three… jump! What a great way to get some energy! Now, let’s shake our bodies and get back to learning."
"Wonderful job, everyone! Now I’d like to take a moment to see the cards you filled in. I’m going to walk around and look at each one of your cards. Remember, I’m not going to call anyone out; I just want to see what you created. Wow, I see so many beautiful and colorful cards! Great job on this activity!"
"Let’s wrap up our math lesson today! We learned about counting and sorting. Can someone remind us how to count? That’s right, we say the numbers one, two, three, and so on! You all did an amazing job today! I am so proud of you! For our homework, I have given you a counting sheet to work on at home with a family member. I can’t wait to hear all about it next time! Remember, you’re all great mathematicians!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A happy classroom with children smiling} | - Welcome to our math adventure! - Today's focus: numbers and counting - What does counting mean? |
| 2 | {Image: A card with numbers and colorful dots} | - Activity: Printable Card Activity - Fill cards with dots or pictures - Use markers or crayons - Ask for help if needed |
| 3 | {Image: Groups of children sorting colorful blocks} | - Activity: Group Sorting - Work in small groups (3-4 members) - Sort objects by color (blocks, counting bears) - Count how many in each group |
| 4 | {Image: Children doing jumping jacks} | - Physical Activity Break - Stand up and get moving - Do jumping jacks together - Shake out energy for learning |
| 5 | {Image: Teacher reviewing children's cards} | - Review & Collect Cards - Share and display your filled cards - Teacher will walk around and observe - Celebrate creativity and hard work |
| 6 | {Image: A collage of numbers and sorting activities} | - Conclusion of the lesson - Recap: counting and sorting - Reminder of counting sequence (one, two, three...) |
| 7 | {Image: Homework sheet with counting tasks} | - Homework assignment - Counting sheet for home - Share learning with family - Excited for next time! |
| 8 | {Image: Happy children celebrating mathematics} | - Final thoughts - You are all great mathematicians! - Proud of everyone’s achievements! |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does counting mean? | |
| How do we fill in the special cards? | |
| What objects were used for the group sorting activity? | |
| How many colors can we sort the objects into? | |
| What energetic activity did we do to take a break? | |
| What did we learn about during the lesson? | |
| How do we say the numbers when counting? | |
| What is a fun way to practice counting at home? | |
| Can you show me an example of a counting object? | |
| What was your favorite part of the lesson? |
"Can anyone show me how to count from one to five using their fingers? Let's see those fingers in action!"
"Who can think of a fun way to sort their toys by color at home? What colors would you use?"
"If you had ten counting bears, how many more would you need to make a total of fifteen? Let’s do some counting together!"
"What is your favorite way to count? Do you like to count with your voice, or maybe you’d prefer to jump each time you say a number?"
"Imagine you have a magic number that can make more of your favorite snack appear! What number would that be, and how many snacks would you want?"
Let's get our bodies moving,
With some fun, simple grooving!
Here’s a list of exercises we can try,
Let’s jump and stretch, oh my, oh my!
1. **Jumping Jacks** - Up and down, reach for the sky,
2. **Arm Circles** - Big circles, oh so wide,
3. **Toe Touches** - Bend and reach, touch your toes,
4. **Marching in Place** - Lift your knees, let’s go!
5. **Side Stretch** - Reach to the left and right,
6. **Squats** - Down and up, a little bite,
7. **Butterfly Bounces** - Sit down and flap your wings,
8. **Wall Push-ups** - Push against the wall, come on, let’s swing!
So let’s get on our feet,
These exercises can’t be beat!
With each move, we’ll have so much fun,
Let’s keep active, we’ve just begun!