### Lesson Plan: Counting Numbers 1 - 130
**Grade Level:** Nursery 2
**Subject:** Numeracy
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Counting Numbers 1 - 130
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#### **Objectives:**
1. **Cognitive Goal:** Students will count numbers from 1 to 130.
2. **Psychomotor Goal:** Students will identify and match numerals correctly.
3. **Affective Goal:** Students will show increased interest and enjoyment in counting activities.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Number flashcards (1-130)
- Counting charts
- Interactive counting video (optional)
- Worksheets with number sequences
- Whiteboard and markers
- Counting objects (e.g., blocks, beads)
- Stickers or stamps for rewards
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### **Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Welcome the students and initiate a short conversation about their day to create a friendly atmosphere.
- Sing a catchy counting song from 1 to 10 to grab their attention.
2. **Objective Overview:**
- Briefly explain to the students that today’s lesson will involve counting all the way up to 130.
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### **Main Lesson (30 minutes):**
1. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes):**
- Display the counting chart from 1 to 130 on the board.
- Model counting from 1 to 130 slowly, pointing to each number as you count.
- Repeat a few sections (e.g., 1-10, 21-30) and have the students echo you.
2. **Guided Practice (10 minutes):**
- Distribute sets of number flashcards to small groups.
- Instruct students to arrange the cards in sequential order up to 130.
- Walk around, assisting groups and encouraging teamwork.
3. **Interactive Video (5 minutes):**
- Show a simple, engaging video that repeats counting from 1 to 130 with visuals.
- Pause at intervals to allow students to count along.
4. **Independent Practice (5 minutes):**
- Hand out worksheets with numbers sequences that are missing certain numbers (e.g., 1, 2, __, 4, __, 6).
- Students fill in the blanks with the correct numbers.
- Provide counting objects (blocks/beads) for tactile learners to assist with their counting.
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### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Quickly review the counting chart and ask students to count aloud from different starting points (e.g., “Let’s count from 50 to 60!”).
- Use the interactive video again, this time reviewing counting and pausing for active participation.
2. **Q&A and Reflection:**
- Ask a few students to share how they felt while counting to 130.
- Address any questions or difficulties noticed during independent practice.
3. **Praise and Rewards:**
- Reward students who showed effort and participation with stickers or stamps.
- End the session by praising the whole class for their hard work and enthusiasm.
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### **Assessment:**
- **Observation:** Monitor students during practice activities to assess their ability to count and arrange numbers correctly.
- **Worksheets:** Check completed worksheets to see if students accurately filled in the missing numbers.
- **Participation:** Note students’ engagement and participation during group activities.
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### **Differentiation:**
- **For Advanced Learners:** Provide additional worksheets with more complex sequences (e.g., counting by 2s or 5s).
- **For Struggling Students:** Give them smaller ranges (e.g., 1-50) and provide one-on-one support; use more tactile counting tools.
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### **At-Home Extension:**
- Encourage parents to practice counting at home with their children using household items (e.g., counting spoons, toys).
- Provide access to the interactive video link so parents can continue the learning at home.
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### **Wrap-Up:**
- Celebrate their progress with a fun activity like a “counting treasure hunt” where they find and count items around the classroom/home.
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Thank you, and have a wonderful day of counting fun!