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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Counting numbers
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Counting Numbers

Objectives

• Students will be able to count from 1 to 100.
• Students will understand the concept of one-to-one correspondence in counting.
• Students will be able to recognize and write numbers from 1 to 20.
• Students will develop their ability to solve simple counting problems.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Number cards (1-20)
• Counting objects (e.g., counters, blocks)
• Worksheets for practice
• Interactive counting games (e.g., online or physical)
• Homework sheets

Grade/Age Group

Year 2

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 Students

Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum objectives for Mathematics in Year 2, focusing on number counting and basic mathematical concepts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of counting. Engage students with some counting songs.
2	Direct Teaching	10 mins	Demonstrate counting using number cards and objects. Show one-to-one correspondence.
3	Guided Practice	5 mins	Distribute counting objects. Have students practice counting aloud together.
4	Independent Practice	5 mins	Hand out worksheets for students to practice writing numbers from 1 to 20.
5	Interactive Activity	3 mins	Play a counting game (could be online or physical) to reinforce counting skills.
6	Review and Wrap-Up	2 mins	Summarize the key points of the lesson. Encourage students to share what they've learned.
7	Homework Assignment	0 mins	Hand out homework sheets for students to practice counting and writing numbers at home.

Homework

• Students will complete a worksheet that involves counting objects and writing corresponding numbers from 1 to 20.
• Homework will be checked the next lesson without requiring students to present in front of the class.

Assessment

• Observe students during guided practice and interactive activities to assess their counting skills.
• Review homework to evaluate students' understanding of counting and number recognition.

Notes

• Ensure that all counting activities are interactive to maintain student engagement.
• Provide additional support for students who may be struggling with counting concepts.

Lesson script