Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Numeracy - Counting Numbers 1 - 110

### Lesson Plan: Counting Numbers 1 - 10 #### Subject: Numeracy #### Grade Level: Nursery 2 #### Topic: Counting Numbers 1 - 10 #### Duration: 30 minutes --- #### Objectives: 1. To introduce students to the numbers 1 through 10. 2. To help students count sequentially from 1 to 10. 3. To enable students to recognize and name numbers from 1 to 10. 4. To encourage numeric writing and verbal skills. #### Materials: - Number flashcards (1-10) - Number chart (1-10) - Counters or small objects (e.g., blocks, buttons) - Whiteboard and markers - Number coloring sheets - Counting songs (optional) - Snacks or rewards for participation (optional) --- #### Introduction (5 minutes): 1. **Welcome and Warm-Up**: Greet the students and gather them into a circle. Sing a welcome song to get them excited and ready to learn. 2. **Introduce the Topic**: Announce that they will be learning to count from 1 to 10. Show a number chart and point to each number, counting aloud. 3. **Discussion**: Ask students if they know any numbers. Let them share, and praise their efforts. #### Direct Instruction (10 minutes): 1. **Flashcards Activity**: Show number flashcards from 1 to 10, one at a time. Ask the students to repeat the number after you. Hold up each card and have the kids echo the number. 2. **Number Chart Interaction**: Use the number chart to count together as a class from 1 to 10. Point to each number and have the students say it aloud. 3. **Counting Objects**: Use small objects like blocks or buttons. Count them together, starting with one and adding one more until you reach ten. #### Guided Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Interactive Counting**: Hand out the small objects to children and ask them to count along with you. Guide them to place the objects in a line as they count. 2. **Number Coloring Sheets**: Distribute number coloring sheets. Each sheet should feature a large number (1-10). Ask the students to color in the number and say the number out loud as they do so. 3. **Number Identification Game**: Play a game where you hold up a flashcard and the students have to say the number. Reinforce correct answers with praise and small rewards. #### Independent Practice (5 minutes): 1. **Writing Numbers**: Provide paper and pencils. Ask each student to try writing numbers 1 to 10. Circulate around the room and offer assistance where needed. 2. **Counting Objects**: Set up small stations with different sets of objects (e.g., 5 blocks, 8 buttons) and ask students to count each set independently. #### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Recap**: Gather the students and review the numbers 1 to 10 using the number chart and flashcards. Encourage the students to count together as a group. 2. **Counting Song**: Sing a counting song that includes numbers 1 to 10 to reinforce what they’ve learned. 3. **Affirmation**: Praise the students for their hard work and enthusiasm. Assure them that they are doing a great job learning to count. 4. **Closing Activity**: Offer a small snack or reward for participation if appropriate. #### Assessment: - Observe students as they count aloud, recognizing and naming numbers. - Check the number coloring sheets and writing exercises for accuracy. - Note participation and enthusiasm during interactive and guided activities. #### Extension Activities: - Incorporate counting into daily routines (e.g., counting steps to the classroom, counting fruits at snack time). - Use number-based storybooks to further reinforce counting in a fun and engaging way. --- This lesson plan aims to make counting from 1 to 10 an engaging and interactive experience for nursery students, using a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles.