# Lesson Plan: Counting/Identification of Numbers 1-50
## Objective
By the end of the lesson, students in Nursery 2 will be able to:
1. Count numbers from 1 to 50.
2. Identify numbers 1 to 50 in any order.
3. Understand basic concepts related to numeracy, such as sequencing and one-to-one correspondence.
## Materials
- Large number cards (1-50)
- Number charts and posters
- Counting objects (e.g., blocks, beads, or buttons)
- Worksheets with numbers 1-50
- Crayons or markers
- A whiteboard and markers
- A large pointer for teacher use
- Stickers or small rewards
## Duration
60 minutes
## Key Vocabulary
- Numbers
- Count
- Sequencing
- Identify
- More/Less
## Lesson Outline
### Warm-Up (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Introduction**
- Greet the students and briefly review what they learned in the previous lesson.
2. **Number Song**
- Sing a number song or rhyme (e.g., "The Number Song 1-50") to get the students engaged and excited about numbers.
### Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
1. **Introduction to Numbers 1-50**
- Show the large number cards for 1-50.
- Use a pointer to highlight each number on a big number chart while counting aloud with the students.
2. **Demonstration**
- Display the large number cards in sequence and ask the students to say each number aloud. Explain the concept of sequencing.
3. **Interactive Number Identification**
- Randomly hold up different number cards and ask the students to identify the number. Provide positive reinforcement and praise.
### Guided Practice (20 minutes)
1. **Counting Objects**
- Provide each student with counting objects and a worksheet. Ask them to count out a specific number of objects (e.g., "Can you give me 12 blocks?").
2. **Number Matching**
- Distribute worksheets with numbers 1-50 written in random order. Ask students to color or circle specific numbers as you call them out.
3. **Number Hunt**
- Place number cards around the classroom. Ask students to find the number you call out and bring it back to the front of the class. This activity encourages movement and interaction.
### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Worksheets**
- Provide students with a worksheet that asks them to trace, color, or draw objects to match numbers 1-50.
### Closing and Review (5 minutes)
1. **Recap**
- Recap the key points of the lesson by asking questions, e.g., "What number comes after 29?" or "Can anyone show me the card for number 42?"
2. **Praise and Stickers**
- Hand out stickers or small rewards to students who participated actively and correctly identified numbers.
3. **Homework Assignment**
- Give a simple take-home assignment (e.g., a worksheet or a task to count objects at home with parents).
## Assessment
- Observe students during the class activities to assess their ability to identify and count numbers.
- Review worksheets completed during independent practice to check for understanding and accuracy.
## Extensions
- For advanced students, introduce simple addition and subtraction using numbers within 1-50.
- Incorporate digital games or apps that focus on counting and number identification.
## Differentiation
- **For struggling students:** Provide additional one-on-one support, use tactile materials like sandpaper numbers, or reduce the range of numbers to focus on.
- **For advanced students:** Challenge them with counting backwards or skip counting by twos, fives, or tens.
By following this lesson plan, students in Nursery 2 will gain a solid foundation in counting and identifying numbers from 1 to 50, setting the stage for future numeracy skills.