Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Numeracy - Counting/identification Of Numbers 1 - 350

### 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?