### Lesson Plan: Counting and Identification of Numbers 1 - 350 for Nursery 2
**Grade Level:** Nursery 2
**Subject:** Numeracy
**Topic:** Counting and Identification of Numbers 1 - 350
**Duration:** 45 minutes
#### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Count aloud from 1 to 350 with minimal assistance.
2. Identify numbers up to 350 in written form.
3. Recognize and understand numerical order from 1 to 350.
4. Start developing number sense for numbers within this range.
#### Materials Needed:
- Number flashcards (1-350)
- Number charts (1-350)
- Large poster boards
- Colored markers
- Counting sticks or beads
- Interactive whiteboard with number slides
- Printouts with number worksheets for practice
#### Lesson Structure:
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Welcome the students.
- Sing a simple counting song to warm up. This could be a song that counts up to 50, just to get them energized.
**Direct Instruction (10 minutes):**
1. **Counting Practice:**
- Use the number chart to count from 1 to 50 aloud with the students to grab their attention.
- Move to the interactive whiteboard or use a large poster to demonstrate numbers from 50 to 350 in steps of 50 (for example: 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350).
2. **Number Identification:**
- Show flashcards with different numbers between 1 and 350.
- Ask students to shout out the numbers they see.
- Highlight some key numbers that are milestones (e.g., 50, 100, 200, 300).
**Guided Practice (10 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Activity:**
- Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of number flashcards.
- Each group draws a flashcard, identifies the number, and says it aloud.
- Encourage students to work together to arrange the numbers in the correct order.
**Independent Practice (10 minutes):**
1. **Worksheet Activity:**
- Hand out worksheets with numbers up to 350.
- Students will trace, color, or connect the dots to form numbers.
- Include some simple puzzles where students match numbers to corresponding images or count objects and write the number.
**Assessment (5 minutes):**
1. **Individual Assessment:**
- Call students one by one to identify a random set of numbers from 1 to 350 using the flashcards.
- Ask some students to count aloud from a given number up to another number (e.g., 45 to 65).
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Summarize the lesson, emphasizing the numbers they learned and identified.
- Recite the numbers from 1 to 100 aloud with the class once more as a collective activity.
- Praise the children for their efforts and participation.
#### Extension Activities:
1. **Number Hunt:**
- Place number cards around the classroom and ask students to find and identify different numbers.
2. **Number Games:**
- Use educational games and apps that focus on counting and number identification.
#### Homework:
- Send home a simple worksheet for counting practice that parents can help them with (focusing on numbers up to 100).
**Note to Teachers:**
- Make sure to provide ample encouragement and praise to build confidence.
- Be patient and give individual attention where necessary.
- Incorporate visual aids and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.
#### Reflection:
At the end of the lesson, reflect on the following:
- Which students showed a strong understanding of the concept?
- Were there any common difficulties or misconceptions?
- What improvements or adjustments can be made for future lessons?