Lesson Plan for Toddler - Number Work - Oral Counting 1 - 20

### 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. --- **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 --- ### 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. --- 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.


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