### Lesson Plan: Oral Counting 1-20
**Target Age Group**: Toddlers (2-3 years old)
**Duration**: 30 minutes
**Objective**:
- Students will be able to count orally from 1 to 20.
- Students will recognize and identify numbers from 1 to 20.
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**Materials**:
1. Number flashcards (1-20)
2. Counting toys or objects (blocks, beads, etc.)
3. Number chart (1-20)
4. Songs or rhymes related to counting
5. Visual aids (posters, number books)
6. Stickers or small rewards
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### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up**:
- Greet the students and have a brief warm-up activity to get them engaged.
- Sing a simple greeting song or do a short movement activity to capture their attention.
2. **Introduction to Counting**:
- Show the number chart (1-20) and briefly explain that today we’re going to learn about numbers and counting.
- Explain to students the importance of knowing how to count and that they will have fun doing various activities.
### Instruction (10 minutes):
3. **Counting Together**:
- Stand in front of the class, point to each number on the number chart, and count aloud from 1 to 20.
- Encourage the students to count along with you. Repeat this process a couple of times to ensure participation.
4. **Flashcard Activity**:
- Show the number flashcards one by one and have the students shout out the number as you display it.
- Mix the flashcards up and quiz the students by showing them out of order to ensure they recognize each number individually.
### Guided Practice (10 minutes):
5. **Counting Objects**:
- Give each student a small set of counting objects (blocks, beads, etc.).
- Demonstrate how to count the objects one by one aloud.
- Ask students to count their objects out loud, reinforcing the idea of one-to-one correspondence (each object represents one number).
6. **Interactive Song/Rhyme**:
- Sing a counting song or nursery rhyme (e.g., "Ten Little Ducks" or "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe").
- Encourage students to sing along and use their fingers to count as they sing.
- You can repeat the song and gradually increase the count up to 20.
### Independent Practice (5 minutes):
7. **Number Matching Game**:
- Provide students with number cards and corresponding set of counting objects.
- Ask them to place the correct number of objects next to each card, reinforcing the recognition of numbers and quantity.
### Conclusion (5 minutes):
8. **Review and Recap**:
- Gather students in a circle and review what they learned by counting together once more from 1 to 20.
- Ask a few students to count individually to build confidence.
9. **Reward and Encourage**:
- Praise students for their participation and effort.
- Offer small stickers or rewards for good participation.
### Additional Notes:
- Always use positive reinforcement to encourage participation.
- Be patient and provide support for students who may find it challenging.
- Use lots of visuals and hands-on activities to maintain engagement.
- Adjust pace based on the group's comprehension and needs.
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This lesson plan aims to create a fun and engaging environment for young toddlers to learn and practice oral counting. Through repetition, visual aids, and interactive activities, students will build their counting skills in an enjoyable way.