### 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.