**Lesson Plan: Oral Counting 1-15 for Toddlers**
**Objective:**
Students will be able to count orally from 1 to 15 with confidence.
**Materials:**
- Number flashcards (1-15)
- Counting objects (e.g., blocks, beads, toy animals)
- Music for counting song
- Visual aids (posters or charts with numbers 1-15)
- Stickers or small rewards
- Basket or container for objects
**Duration:**
30 minutes
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- **Greeting and Warm-up:**
- Welcome the children with a cheerful greeting.
- Engage in a brief, fun activity to get them excited about the lesson (e.g., a quick name game or a simple song).
2. **Number Recognition (5 minutes):**
- **Flashcards Activity:**
- Display number flashcards from 1 to 15.
- Point to each number and say it out loud, encouraging the children to repeat after you.
- Use a fun chant or rhythm to make it more engaging (e.g., clapping or snapping fingers).
3. **Counting Objects (10 minutes):**
- **Hands-On Counting:**
- Provide each child with a small basket of counting objects.
- Demonstrate how to count the objects from 1 to 15, placing each one in a line as you count.
- Encourage children to count along with you.
- Repeat the activity, asking individual children to count out loud on their own or in pairs.
4. **Interactive Activity (5 minutes):**
- **Counting Song and Movement:**
- Sing a counting song that goes up to 15 (e.g., "One Little, Two Little, Three Little Numbers").
- Incorporate simple movements or actions (e.g., standing up, sitting down, clapping hands) as you count.
- Encourage children to join in and follow along with the movements.
5. **Practice and Reinforcement (5 minutes):**
- **Group Counting:**
- Gather the children in a circle.
- Count from 1 to 15 as a group, using visual aids like posters or charts for support.
- Provide praise and encouragement for participation and correct counting.
6. **Closure (5 minutes):**
- **Cool Down Activity:**
- Allow a few minutes for children to calm down and relax.
- Ask them to help clean up the counting objects and return them to a designated area.
- **Review and Praise:**
- Briefly review the numbers 1 to 15 together.
- Give out stickers or small rewards to celebrate their efforts and participation.
**Assessment:**
- Observe the children during the lesson to see if they are able to count along and recognize numbers.
- Listen for correct pronunciation and sequencing of numbers.
- Provide verbal praise and positive reinforcement for efforts and achievements.
**Differentiation:**
- For children who excel: Challenge them with counting backward or starting at different numbers (e.g., 5-10, 10-15).
- For children who need extra help: Work in smaller groups or one-on-one to provide additional support and practice.
**Extension:**
- Incorporate counting into daily routines (e.g., counting steps, toys, snacks).
- Use counting games or apps for additional practice at home or during free play.
By the end of the lesson, toddlers should have a stronger grasp of counting from 1 to 15 and feel more confident using numbers in various contexts.