### Lesson Plan: Oral Counting 1-25 for Toddlers
#### Objective:
- Students will be able to orally count from 1 to 25.
- Students will recognize and become familiar with the sequence of numbers up to 25.
#### Materials Needed:
- Number flashcards (numbers 1 to 25)
- Number line chart or a large poster with numbers 1-25
- Counting toys (blocks, beads)
- Songs and rhymes for counting
- Large floor mat with numbers 1-25 (optional)
#### Duration:
- 30 minutes
### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Begin with a friendly greeting to the children.
- Sing a welcome song to create a fun and engaging atmosphere.
2. **Introduction to Numbers:**
- Explain that today’s lesson is about counting numbers from 1 to 25.
- Show the number line/chart and point to the numbers as you count aloud from 1 to 25.
### Activity 1: Counting Together (10 minutes):
1. **Flashcard Counting:**
- Hold up the flashcards one by one starting from 1 to 25.
- Encourage the children to say the numbers out loud as you display each card.
2. **Group Counting:**
- Using the number line/chart, count together as a group from 1 to 25.
- Repeat the counting to reinforce number recognition and sequence.
### Activity 2: Counting Objects (10 minutes):
1. **Counting Toys:**
- Provide each child with a set of counting toys (blocks, beads, etc.).
- Ask them to count out loud each toy as they place it on the table, emphasizing the numbers 1 through 25.
- Assist and correct as needed ensuring they follow the correct sequence.
2. **Interactive Song/Rhyme:**
- Sing a counting song or rhyme that goes up to 25 (e.g., “Five Little Ducks” adjusted to count up to 25).
- Encourage children to sing along and use their fingers for counting.
### Activity 3: Movement & Counting (5 minutes):
1. **Number Walk:**
- If available, use a large floor mat with numbers 1-25.
- Have children walk along the mat, stepping on each number while counting aloud.
- Alternatively, arrange number flashcards on the floor in a sequence and have children hop or walk from one number to the next as they count.
### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. **Recap and Review:**
- Gather the children and recap what was learned.
- Ask a few children to independently count from 1 to 25 aloud.
2. **Praise and Encouragement:**
- Praise the children for their effort and participation.
- Reinforce the importance of practice and encourage them to count at home with their family.
3. **Goodbye Song:**
- End the lesson with a cheerful goodbye song, reinforcing a positive and enjoyable learning experience.
#### Follow-Up Activities:
- Provide parents with a handout of fun counting activities to do at home.
- Schedule periodic reviews of counting up to 25 in future lessons.
- Integrate counting activities into daily routines in the classroom, such as counting steps, snacks, or toys.
By engaging in these interactive and repetitive activities, toddlers will become more comfortable with counting from 1 to 25, creating a strong foundation for further number work.