**Lesson Plan for Numeracy: Counting/Identification of Numbers 1-100**
**Grade Level:** Nursery 2 (Ages 4-5)
**Subject:** Numeracy
**Topic:** Counting/Identification of Numbers 1-100
**Duration:** 60 minutes
### **Objective:**
- Students will be able to count from 1 to 100.
- Students will be able to identify and recognize the numbers 1 to 100.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Number flashcards (1-100)
- Number chart (1-100)
- Counting songs (available on YouTube or audio files)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Colorful markers or crayons
- Worksheets with number activities
- Small objects for counting (e.g., buttons, blocks)
- Interactive counting games on tablets/computers (optional)
### **Activities:**
**1. Warm-Up (10 minutes):**
- **Song and Dance:** Begin with a fun counting song to engage students. Play a popular counting song such as “The Big Numbers Song” or “Counting to 100 Song.” Encourage students to sing and dance along.
**2. Introduction to Numbers (15 minutes):**
- **Number Chart Exploration:** Show the students a large number chart from 1-100. Point to and say each number together as a class from 1 to 100. Emphasize the patterns seen in the numbers (e.g., 10, 20, 30…).
- **Interactive Flashcards:** Use number flashcards to help students identify each number. Show a flashcard one by one and ask students to call out the number.
**3. Counting Practice (15 minutes):**
- **Group Counting:** Have students count aloud as a group from 1 to 100 in increments (e.g., 1-10, 11-20, etc.), ensuring everyone gets a chance to participate.
- **Individual Practice:** Give each student a set of small objects (buttons, blocks) and ask them to count out specific quantities as you call out different numbers (e.g., “Can you give me 15 buttons?”).
**4. Number Identification Activity (10 minutes):**
- **Worksheet Activity:** Hand out worksheets with numbers 1-100. The worksheets should have various activities like coloring the number 7, drawing a circle around 15, etc.
- **Matching Game:** Create a matching game where students match number cards with corresponding number groups of objects.
**5. Closing Activity (10 minutes):**
- **Question and Answer:** Ask questions to reinforce the lesson. For example, “What comes after 21?” or “Can you show me number 50 on the chart?”
- **Interactive Game:** If available, use a digital game or app to help reinforce number identification. Ensure it’s an engaging and educational tool suitable for the students’ age group.
### **Assessment:**
- **Observation:** Monitor students as they participate in group counting and individual activities, noting their ability to identify numbers and count correctly.
- **Worksheets:** Collect and review the worksheets to assess each student's understanding and accuracy in identifying numbers.
- **Informal Q&A:** Use the closing activity to gauge each child's grasp of numbers 1-100 through their responses and participation.
### **Homework/Extension Activity:**
- **Number Hunt:** Encourage students to go on a number hunt at home. Ask parents to work with their children to find numbers around the house (e.g., on clocks, calendars, books) and practice writing them down.
### **Teaching Tips:**
- **Repetition is Key:** Young children learn through repetition, so ensure frequent practice.
- **Use Positive Reinforcement:** Praise and encourage students for their participation and effort.
- **Variety:** Use varied teaching materials (songs, games, tangible objects) to cater to different learning styles.
### **Conclusion:**
Wrap up the lesson by revisiting the counting song from the warm-up, allowing students to reinforce their learning in a fun and interactive way. Ensure each child leaves with a sense of accomplishment and enthusiasm for numbers.