Lesson Plan for Toddler - Number Work - Oral Counting 1 - 30

### Lesson Plan: Oral Counting 1-30 **Grade Level**: Toddler **Subject**: Math (Number Work) **Duration**: 30 minutes --- #### Objective Students will be able to: - Count aloud from 1 to 30. - Recognize the sequence of numbers from 1 to 30. - Develop a foundational understanding of number concepts and counting patterns. #### Materials - Number flashcards (1-30) - Counting chart - Number blocks or manipulatives - Picture books with numbers - Music or songs related to counting #### Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Warm-up**: Begin with a friendly greeting. Use a cheerful song or rhyme to gather students' attention and get them excited. 2. **Introduce the Topic**: Explain that today, we are going to practice counting from 1 to 30. Show a colorful counting chart and briefly point to each number. #### Main Activity (15 minutes) 1. **Oral Counting Practice**: - **Demonstrate Counting**: Teacher counts from 1 to 30 aloud, pointing to each number on the chart. - **Repeat Together**: Students join in and count aloud together with the teacher. 2. **Flashcard Counting**: - **Show Flashcards**: Hold up number flashcards sequentially and have students count along. - **Mix & Match**: Mix the flashcards and randomly show them to the students, encouraging them to shout out the number they see. 3. **Manipulative Counting**: - **Distribute Number Blocks**: Give each student a set of number blocks or manipulatives. - **Counting Together**: Count from 1 to 30 using the blocks. As they count, students should place the blocks in a line or stack them. #### Interactive Activity (6 minutes) 1. **Counting Song**: Sing a counting song that includes counting from 1 to 30. Encourage students to sing along and make physical movements, such as clapping or jumping, to keep them engaged. 2. **Counting Game**: - **Counting Relay**: Divide the class into small groups. Each group takes turns counting as high as they can, passing a baton or a plush toy to the next person after saying their number. - **Recognition Practice**: Show a series of pictures with objects and ask students to count the objects on each card. #### Conclusion (4 minutes) 1. **Recap**: Go over the main points. Review the sequence of numbers once more, reinforcing the correct order from 1 to 30. 2. **Praise and Encourage**: Compliment students for their effort and participation. Mention specific moments when students did particularly well. 3. **Closing Song**: End the lesson with a short, fun number song to consolidate the learning and leave on a positive note. #### Assessment - **Observation**: Throughout the lesson, observe students to see who is able to count confidently and who may need more support. - **Informal Checks**: Ask individual students to count to a specific number or identify a number on a flashcard. #### Extensions - For advanced students, introduce counting backwards from 30 to 1. - Incorporate counting into daily activities, such as snack time (“Let’s count 10 crackers”) or clean-up time (“Can we put away 15 toys?”). ### Notes for the Teacher - Be patient and offer praise frequently. Toddlers thrive on positive reinforcement. - Keep activities short and interactive to match the attention spans of young children. - Use a variety of materials to cater to different learning styles: visual (flashcards and charts), auditory (songs and chants), and kinesthetic (manipulatives and movements). #### Modifications for Diverse Learners - Use larger and more colorful visuals for students with visual impairments. - Ensure language used is simple and clear, repeating instructions if necessary for those with ELL needs. - Provide one-on-one support as needed for students who require additional help.