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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | cubes and counting and joining counting up to 20 |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| Class size | 20 |
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| 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 | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Cubes and Counting: Joining and Counting Up to 20
Reception / Kindergarten
Mathematics
20 Students
This lesson corresponds with the US Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, particularly focusing on Counting and Cardinality.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Engage students by discussing what cubes are. Show examples and relate them to daily life. |
| 2 | Hands-On Counting | 10 mins | Distribute cubes. Guide students in counting cubes from 1 to 20 using their counting mats. |
| 3 | Joining Groups | 10 mins | In pairs, have students combine their cubes and count the total, reinforcing addition skills. |
| 4 | Class Discussion | 3 mins | Invite volunteers to share how they counted their cubes. Emphasize different methods used. |
| 5 | Assigning Homework | 2 mins | Hand out homework worksheets focused on counting and joining cubes without presenting them. |
| 6 | Closing Circle | 1 min | Review key points of the lesson and encourage excitement around cubes and counting. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a fun learning experience with something called cubes. Can anyone tell me what a cube looks like? Yes, that's right! It has six equal sides, and it can come in many colors. In fact, I have some cubes right here!
(Show examples of the cubes)
Does anyone see these cubes in their day-to-day life? Maybe in your games or building blocks? Great! Today, we'll learn how to count these cubes and even join them together. Let's get ready to have some fun with counting!"
"Now, I’m going to hand out some cubes for each of you. Remember, we will count from 1 to 20 together.
(Distribute cubes and counting mats)
Once you have your cubes, please place them on your counting mats.
Alright, everyone, let’s count together! Ready? One, two, three... all the way up to twenty!
(Pause while counting together)
Excellent job! Now that we’ve practiced counting, I want you to look at your cubes closely. How many do you have? Count them again just to be sure."
"Next, I’d like everyone to pair up with a partner. You’re going to combine your cubes together.
(Allow students time to pair up)
Now, when you combine your cubes with your partner's, I want you to count the total number of cubes you both have.
(Pause for students to combine and count)
Once you’re finished, raise your hand if you were able to count them. Fantastic! Who wants to share how many cubes you counted together?"
"Let’s take a moment to share what we discovered. Who would like to tell the class how you counted your cubes? Did anyone use a different method?
(Pause for students to share)
That’s wonderful to hear! Some of you may have grouped them in different ways, and that’s absolutely okay. Remember, counting can be done in many creative ways!"
"Now, I have some homework for you to take home. It's a worksheet where you’ll get to practice counting and joining cubes.
(Hand out homework worksheets)
Don't worry, you won’t be presenting your homework. Just try your best, and we’ll look at them when you finish."
"What a fantastic day we had with our cubes and counting! Today, we learned how to count all the way up to twenty and even join groups of cubes together.
Think about how you can use cubes in your playtime at home. Keep being curious and excited about counting!
See you all next time!"
How many sides does a cube have? Describe the characteristics of a cube.
Count the cubes you have at home (or any similar objects). How many do you have? Write the number.
If you have 5 cubes and your friend has 3 cubes, how many cubes do you have together? Show your work.
Draw a picture of a cube and color it. Label each side with a number from 1 to 6.
Think of a creative way to group your cubes. What different ways can you combine them? Write down at least two different methods.
Using your cubes, create a tower or a structure. How many cubes did you use to build it? Write the number and describe your structure.
If you were to create a game using cubes, what would it be? Write a short description of your game and how you would use the cubes.
Challenge yourself! How many cubes can you count if you include your entire family’s cubes? Count everyone’s cubes and write down the total.
What did you enjoy most about counting and working with cubes? Write a few sentences about your favorite part of this lesson.
Create a simple math problem using cubes. For example, "If I have 4 cubes and I get 2 more, how many do I have in total?" Make sure to solve it correctly.