Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Numeracy - Counting/identification Of Numbers 1 - 950

### Lesson Plan: Counting/Identification of Numbers 1-9 **Age Group:** Nursery 2 (Ages 3-4) **Duration:** 1 hour **Topic:** Counting/Identification of Numbers 1-9 **Objectives:** - Students will be able to count from 1 to 9. - Students will be able to recognize and identify numbers from 1 to 9. - Students will be able to match quantities to their corresponding numbers. **Materials:** - Number flashcards (1 to 9) - Counting manipulatives (e.g., beads, blocks, buttons) - Chart paper and markers - Number coloring sheets - Sticky notes - Posters with number sequences - Digital number song or video ### Introduction (15 Minutes) 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Greet students and have a short conversation to make them comfortable. 2. **Engage:** Show a short and engaging video/song about counting from 1 to 9 (e.g., "The Number Song"). 3. **Discussion:** Quickly discuss the video and ask if they can recall any numbers. ### Main Activity (35 Minutes) #### Activity 1: Number Flashcards (10 Minutes) - **Show and Tell:** Use number flashcards to show numbers 1 to 9 one by one. - **Repeat After Me: **Encourage students to repeat the number after you show each flashcard. - **Interactive:** Hand out flashcards to students and ask them to show their card when you call out the number. #### Activity 2: Count with Manipulatives (10 Minutes) - **Distribute Manipulatives:** Give each child a set of 10 manipulatives (beads, blocks, etc.). - **Counting Together:** Start with the number 1 and count up to 9 together, using the manipulatives. - **Independent Practice:** Allow children to independently count their manipulatives and match them to the corresponding number flashcard. #### Activity 3: Number Matching Game (10 Minutes) - **Set-Up:** Place large number flashcards on the floor. - **Game:** Call out a number, and ask children to run and stand next to the correct number flashcard. - **Repetition:** Continue calling out different numbers to reinforce recognition. #### Activity 4: Number Coloring Sheets (5 Minutes) - **Distribute Sheets:** Hand out coloring sheets with numbers 1 to 9. - **Color Together:** Encourage children to color each number as they say it out loud. ### Conclusion (10 Minutes) 1. **Review:** Quickly review the numbers by showing flashcards and asking children to call out the numbers. 2. **Interactive Discussion:** Ask children to show you numbers using their fingers. 3. **Close with a Song:** Conclude with another quick number song or rhyme to reinforce learning. ### Assessment: - Observe students during activities to assess their ability to identify and count numbers 1 to 9. - Check for understanding by asking individual students to count or identify a specific number. ### Reflection: - Reflect on what parts of the lesson went well and what could be improved for next time. - Note any children who may need additional support or practice.