**Lesson Plan: Counting/Identification of Numbers 1 - 180**
**Grade Level:** Nursery 2
**Subject:** Numeracy
**Duration:** 1 hour
**Topic:** Counting/Identification of Numbers 1 - 180
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**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and recognize numbers from 1 to 180.
2. Count sequentially from 1 to 180.
3. Demonstrate understanding of numbers by engaging in various counting activities.
**Materials Needed:**
- Number flashcards (1-180)
- Large number chart (1-180)
- Counting blocks or counters
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheets with numbers 1-180
- Digital resources such as counting videos or songs
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Welcome and Warm-up:**
- Begin with a cheerful greeting.
- Sing a counting song that includes numbers up to 180 to get students excited about the lesson.
2. **Review Past Learning:**
- Briefly review counting and number recognition from previous lessons (focus on numbers 1-100 if previously covered).
- Show some familiar flashcards to reinforce previous learning.
**Main Activities (35 minutes):**
1. **Counting Together (10 minutes):**
- Using the large number chart, count aloud together from 1 to 180. Encourage students to join in as much as they can.
- Point to each number as you count to visually reinforce number recognition.
2. **Flashcard Activity (10 minutes):**
- Show number flashcards (1-180) in random order.
- Ask students to identify the numbers aloud.
- Allow students to come up and pick a flashcard, then count from that number to a given point (e.g., pick 15 and count to 30).
3. **Hands-On Counting (15 minutes):**
- Provide each student with counting blocks or counters.
- Call out a number and have students count out the correct number of blocks.
- Work in small groups or pairs to support each other in counting.
- Circulate to offer help and encouragement.
**Practice and Reinforcement (10 minutes):**
1. **Worksheet Activity:**
- Hand out worksheets with numbers 1-180 for tracing, identifying, and matching activities.
- Explain the worksheet instructions and let students complete them at their desks.
- Offer support and check their work as they progress.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Review and Wrap-Up:**
- Gather students back together and review what they learned.
- Quickly revisit a few key numbers from 1 to 180 to reinforce learning.
- Praise students for their effort and participation.
2. **Home Connection:**
- Send home a simple activity sheet or number chart for additional practice.
- Encourage parents to practice counting with their children using everyday objects.
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**Assessment:**
- Informal observation during activities.
- Participation in counting and identifying numbers.
- Review of completed worksheets for accuracy.
- Ability to count out objects and recognize numbers in different contexts.
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**Differentiation:**
- **For advanced learners:** Offer challenging activities such as skip counting (by 2s, 5s, 10s).
- **For struggling learners:** Provide additional support with smaller number groups (e.g., focus on 1-50 before continuing).
**Reflection:**
After the lesson, take notes on which activities were most effective and where students may need additional support. Adjust future lessons based on this reflection to enhance learning outcomes.