Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Numeracy - Counting/identification Of Numbers 1 - 450

## Lesson Plan: Counting/Identification of Numbers 1 - 450 (Nursery 2) ### Objective: Students will develop the ability to recognize, count, and identify numbers from 1 to 450. ### Duration: 1 hour ### Materials Needed: - Number chart (1-450) - Flashcards (numbers 1-450) - Counting blocks or objects (e.g., marbles, buttons) - Printable worksheets with numbers 1-450 - Whiteboard and markers - Interactive number game (optional) ### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Welcome students with a cheerful greeting. - Ask students if they can remember numbers they have learned so far (1-100). 2. **Introducing the Topic:** - Display the number chart showing numbers from 1 to 450 on the whiteboard. - Explain to the students that today they will learn about numbers from 1 to 450, how to count them, and how to recognize them. - Briefly discuss the importance of numbers in everyday life (e.g., telling time, counting toys, etc.). ### Direct Instruction (15 minutes): 1. **Counting Practice:** - Start by counting from 1 to 50 aloud together as a class. - Gradually increase the range, counting up to 100, 150, and so on until you reach 450. - Use the number chart to point at each number as you count. 2. **Number Identification:** - Use flashcards and hold up cards in random order. - Ask students to identify and say the number aloud. ### Guided Practice (20 minutes): 1. **Interactive Counting:** - Distribute counting blocks or objects among students. - Call out a number and ask students to count and place the corresponding number of objects in front of them. 2. **Number Recognition Activity:** - Give each student a printable worksheet containing a mix of numbers from 1 to 450. - Ask students to color or circle specific numbers as you call them out. 3. **Group Activity:** - Divide the class into small groups. - Provide each group with a set of number flashcards (1-450). - Ask the groups to arrange the flashcards in ascending order. ### Independent Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Worksheet Completion:** - Hand out a second worksheet with different activities, such as matching numbers, filling in missing numbers, and simple addition or subtraction up to 450. - Allow students to work individually while you walk around assisting as needed. ### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Review and Recap:** - Gather the students and review key points from the lesson. - Ask a few students to share what number they liked best and why. 2. **Closing Activity:** - Sing a counting song that includes numbers up to 450 to reinforce learning in a fun way. ### Assessment: - Observe students during group and independent activities for their ability to count correctly and recognize numbers. - Review completed worksheets to assess understanding and accuracy. ### Homework: - Provide a take-home worksheet with a simple matching game or number identification activity (to be completed with parental assistance). ### Additional Resources: - Online interactive number games suitable for Nursery 2 students. - Books or videos that focus on counting and number recognition up to 450.