### Lesson Plan: Counting Numbers 1 - 10
#### Subject: Numeracy
#### Grade Level: Nursery 2
#### Topic: Counting Numbers 1 - 10
#### Duration: 30 minutes
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#### 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)
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#### 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.
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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.