Lesson Plan for Toddler - Number Work - Oral Counting 1 - 15

**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.