### Lesson Plan: Numeracy - Oral Counting 0 to 20 (Nursery 1)
#### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to orally count numbers from 0 to 20.
#### Materials Needed:
- Number flashcards (0-20)
- Number line displayed in the classroom
- Counting objects (blocks, beads, etc.)
- Poster with numbers 0-20
- Interactive counting video/audio clip
- Chart or whiteboard
- Stickers or small rewards
#### Duration:
30 minutes
### Lesson Structure:
#### 1. Introduction (5 minutes)
- **Greeting & Attendance:**
- Greet the students and take attendance.
- Start with a short, engaging song or chant to gather students' attention.
- **Objective Overview:**
- "Today we are going to learn how to count numbers from 0 to 20! Let's have fun with numbers!"
#### 2. Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes)
- **Interactive Counting Song/Video:**
- Play a fun counting song or video that counts from 0 to 20. Encourage students to sing along and count on their fingers.
- Example: “The Numbers Song” from 0-20.
#### 3. Main Activity - Oral Counting Drill (10 minutes)
- **Counting with Flashcards:**
- Show each number flashcard from 0 to 20.
- Pronounce each number clearly and have the students repeat after you.
- Go through the sequence a few times, increasing speed with each round if the students show comprehension.
- **Using a Number Line:**
- Point to each number on the number line as you count together with the students.
- Encourage students to point along with you to visually anchor their understanding.
#### 4. Hands-On Counting Practice (5 minutes)
- **Counting Objects:**
- Distribute counting objects to each student (e.g., blocks, beads).
- Ask the students to count the objects out loud together from 0 to 10 first, then from 10 to 20.
- Reinforce counting by pairing objects to each number said out loud.
#### 5. Reinforcement Activity (3 minutes)
- **Poster Review:**
- Display the poster with numbers 0-20. Go over the numbers together one more time.
- Call on individual students to point out specific numbers as you call them out.
#### 6. Cool Down and Wrap-Up (2 minutes)
- **Praise & Reward:**
- Give positive verbal feedback and hand out stickers or small rewards for active participation.
- **Recap:**
- Quickly recap the numbers 0-20, ensuring everyone says them correctly together.
#### 7. Closing (5 minutes)
- **Interactive Questions:**
- Ask a few students to count from 0 to 20 individually or in pairs.
- "Who can count from 1 to 10? Now, let's count from 11 to 20 together!"
- **Goodbye Song and Dismissal:**
- End with a goodbye song or chant that incorporates counting from 0 to 20.
- “Great job today, everyone! Let's wave and count together as we say goodbye!”
### Assessment:
- Observe students during the activities to assess their counting ability.
- Note any students who may need additional practice and provide extra support if needed.
### Extension Activities:
- **Number Hunt:**
- Create a scavenger hunt where students find hidden number cards around the room and then count them aloud.
- **Number Art:**
- Have students create a number collage with stickers or drawings representing each number from 0 to 20.
This lesson plan aims to make counting a fun and interactive experience for Nursery 1 students, ensuring they build a foundational understanding of numbers 0 to 20.