Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Numeracy - Counting/identification Of Numbers 1 - 650

### Lesson Plan: Counting/Identification of Numbers 1 - 650 #### Grade Level: Nursery 2 #### Subject: Numeracy #### Duration: 60 minutes #### Topic: Counting/Identification of Numbers 1 - 650 --- ### Objectives: 1. Students will be able to recognize and identify numbers from 1 to 650. 2. Students will develop basic counting skills, understanding the sequence of numbers. 3. Students will improve their number writing ability for numbers 1 to 650. ### Materials: - Large wall charts with numbers 1 to 650. - Flashcards with numbers 1 to 650. - Worksheets with numbers to trace and fill in. - Small manipulatives (blocks, counters, beads). - Number songs or counting rhymes. - Whiteboard and markers. - Number puzzles. ### Warm-Up (10 minutes): 1. **Number Song:** Begin with a counting song that covers a range from 1 to 100. Songs like "The Big Numbers Song" are engaging. 2. **Number Flashcards:** Quickly flash cards with numbers 1-20 in a random order and ask students to call out the numbers as they see them. ### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Discussion:** Explain that today we will learn how to count and identify numbers all the way up to 650. 2. **Number Wall Chart:** Show the students the large wall chart with numbers from 1 to 650. Point out the numbers and count together to emphasize the order and pattern in numbers. ### Direct Instruction (15 minutes): 1. **Interactive Counting:** - Split the chart into sections and focus on one hundred numbers at a time. - Start counting from 1 to 50 as a group. Then gradually increase to 100, 200, etc. - Highlight milestones (100, 200, 300, etc.) for emphasis. 2. **Hands-On Counting:** - Provide manipulatives and have students count out loud as they place each block, bead, or counter in a line up to 50, then move on to 100, etc. - Encourage students to recognize the numbers visually on flashcards and match them with the number of manipulatives. ### Guided Practice (15 minutes): 1. **Worksheet Activity:** - Hand out worksheets with numbers 1 to 650 printed faintly for tracing. - Students will trace and then try to write numbers on their own on provided spaces. 2. **Find the Number Game:** - Scatter flashcards around the room with numbers from 1 to 100. - Call out a number and have students find it and bring it to you. - Gradually increase the range of numbers called out. ### Independent Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Number Puzzles:** - Give students simple numerical puzzles that require them to place numbers in sequence. - Use puzzles that have missing numbers within the range 1-650 for students to fill in. 2. **Number Identification Game:** - On a set of cards, write down different tasks related to numbers (e.g., "Find the number 237", "Write the number 589", "Count from 475 to 500"). - Students pick a card and complete the task individually. ### Conclusion/Review (10 minutes): 1. **Recap:** - Go over the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the sequence and the patterns. - Ask questions like, “What number comes after 349?” or “What comes before 503?” 2. **Reflection:** - Have students share something new they learned or what they found challenging. - Praise effort and participation. ### Closure: - **Homework:** - Send home a simple number chart from 1 to 650 for students to practice with their parents. - Provide a worksheet where students fill in every 10th number (10, 20, 30, ..., 640, 650). - **Assessment:** - Continuous observation during activities. - Evaluate completed worksheets and puzzles. ### Notes: - Ensure activities are engaging and interactive. - Modify pace according to students' grasping ability and provide individual support where needed. - Encourage positive reinforcement to boost confidence and motivation. --- This lesson plan aims to make numeracy fun and approachable for Nursery 2 students while equipping them with the skills to recognize and count numbers up to 650.