**Lesson Plan: Numeracy - Counting and Identification of Numbers 1-250**
**Grade Level:** Nursery 2 (Age 4-5)
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to confidently recognize, count, and identify numbers from 1 to 250.
**Materials Needed:**
- Number flashcards (1-250)
- Number chart (1-250)
- Counting objects (e.g., blocks, beads)
- Interactive whiteboard or large chart paper
- Markers
- Number coloring sheets
- Stickers or stamps
- Number songs (audio)
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Sing a number song that involves counting up to 20 to capture the students' attention and create a fun learning environment.
- Display a large number chart (1-250) and have a brief discussion about numbers. Ask students if they recognize any numbers on the chart.
**Direct Instruction (15 minutes):**
1. **Number Display:**
- Use number flashcards to show numbers 1-20 sequentially. Display each card and say the number aloud. Have students repeat after you.
- Gradually introduce higher numbers by adding ten numbers at a time (e.g., 21-30, 31-40, etc.).
- Encourage students to identify numbers that are familiar to them.
2. **Counting Practice:**
- Use counting objects to practice counting. Start with a small number of objects and gradually increase to larger numbers (up to 20 initially).
- Demonstrate counting objects in groups (e.g., counting blocks by tens up to 100).
**Guided Practice (15 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Counting:**
- Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of counting objects.
- Assign a specific range of numbers to each group (e.g., 1-50, 51-100, etc.). Have them count out the objects and place a matching number card with the group.
- Rotate around the room to provide support and ensure accuracy.
2. **Number Identification Game:**
- Play a game where students pick a number flashcard from a pile and find that number on the large number chart.
- Provide positive reinforcement (e.g., stickers) for correct identification.
**Independent Practice (10 minutes):**
1. **Number Coloring Sheet:**
- Distribute number coloring sheets with numbers from 1-100. Have students color each number and practice saying the numbers aloud as they color.
2. **Number Trace:**
- Provide worksheets where students can trace numbers from 1-250. Encourage them to say each number as they trace it.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Gather the students and review key points from the lesson. Encourage students to share what they learned.
- Sing another number song that includes a higher count (e.g., counting to 50).
2. **Assign Homework:**
- Ask students to practice counting objects around their house with their parents and share their findings in the next class.
- Provide a simplified number chart for home practice.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities for understanding and correct identification of numbers.
- Take note of students' ability to count objects accurately.
- Use the completed number coloring and tracing sheets to assess individual understanding.
**Extension Activities:**
- Introduce fun counting books during storytime.
- Use technology (tablets or computer games) that involve number recognition and counting for further practice.
- Plan a "Number Hunt" in the classroom where students find hidden numbers and match them to the correct sequence on a chart.
**Reflective Notes:**
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what might need adjustment. Consider individual student needs and plan for differentiated instruction in future lessons.