### Nursery 2 Numeracy Lesson Plan: Counting and Identification of Numbers 1-300
#### Objective:
Students will be able to count from 1 to 300 and identify numbers within that range.
#### Duration:
1 hour
#### Materials Needed:
- Number charts (1-300)
- Large flashcards (1-300)
- Counting cubes or counters
- Markers and crayons
- Worksheets with a number grid (1-300)
- Interactive whiteboard or projector (if available)
- Small objects for counting (e.g., beads, buttons)
- Numbered puzzles or matching games
#### Lesson Outline:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Greet the students and start with a counting song to engage them. Play a cheerful counting song that goes up to 10, 20, or 100 to energize the class.
- **Objective Overview:** Discuss the lesson's objective briefly: "Today, we are going to learn how to count all the way up to 300 and recognize the numbers when we see them."
**2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes):**
- **Number Chart Exploration:** Show a large number chart (1-300) on the wall or on an interactive whiteboard. Walk through the chart, pointing at and reading aloud the numbers in a sequence. Highlight important milestones like 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250.
- **Interactive Flashcards:** Show flashcards one by one. Ask the students to call out the numbers as you display them. Begin with smaller groups of numbers and increase the quantity as they grow more confident.
**3. Guided Practice (15 minutes):**
- **Counting Activity:** Give each student a set of counting cubes or counters. Call out a number, and ask students to count out that number of cubes/counters. Start with smaller numbers (1-30) and gradually work up to higher numbers.
- **Find and Color:** Hand out worksheets that have a number grid from 1 to 300. Call out numbers, and instruct the students to find and color those numbers on the grid.
**4. Independent Practice (10 minutes):**
- **Worksheet Activity:** Provide worksheets where students must fill in missing numbers in sequences (e.g., "1, __, 3, 4, __, 6"). Start with smaller ranges initially (1-20, 20-50) and challenge advanced students with larger ranges (50-100, 100-200).
- **Number Matching Game:** Give students number matching games or puzzles where they need to match a number to a corresponding quantity of objects.
**5. Group Activity (10 minutes):**
- **Counting Relay:** Divide the class into small groups. Each group will take turns counting out loud, one number per student. After a group reaches 50, 100, or a predetermined benchmark, switch to a new group. This encourages teamwork and verbal counting practice.
- **Number Hunt:** Hide number cards around the classroom. Students will have a few minutes to find as many cards as they can. Once they’ve gathered the cards, gather the class and have each student show their cards and identify the numbers.
**6. Conclusion and Review (5 minutes):**
- **Review Questions:** Ask a few questions to assess learning. "Can anyone count from 1 to 20 for me?"; "Show me number 150 on your chart"; "What number comes after 199?"
- **Praise and Encouragement:** Say a few words of encouragement, praising their hard work and improvement. Mention some specific things you noticed that were done well.
- **Closing Song:** End the lesson with a fun counting song that again ranges up to 300, or a shorter range if 300 is too long.
#### Assessment:
- Observe student engagement during activities.
- Evaluate completed worksheets for accuracy.
- Use verbal questioning to reinforce learning outcomes.
- Monitor progress through interactive and group activities.
**Home Follow-Up:**
- Send a smaller version of the number chart (1-300) home with students.
- Suggest parents encourage daily counting practice, using everyday objects like buttons or coins.
- Recommend educational counting apps or videos for additional practice at home.
This lesson plan aims to make learning interactive and fun while ensuring foundational numeracy skills are developed in young learners.