**Lesson Plan: Oral Counting and Identification of Numbers 0 - 140**
**Age Group:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4)
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Objectives:**
- Students will be able to orally count from 0 to 140.
- Students will recognize and identify numbers from 0 to 140.
**Materials Needed:**
- Number chart (0-140)
- Flashcards with numbers 0-140
- Counting objects (e.g., blocks, beads)
- Marker and whiteboard
- Worksheets with number identification activities
- Digital resources (optional): number counting videos, interactive counting games
**Lesson Structure:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the students and review the numbers they already know.
- Explain that today they will learn to count and recognize numbers from 0 to 140.
- Show the number chart from 0 to 140.
- Sing a counting song to engage the students.
2. **Main Activity (25 minutes):**
*A. Oral Counting Activity:*
- Point to each number on the number chart and count together from 0 to 140.
- Use a rhythmic or sing-song tune to help maintain interest and engagement.
- Repeat a few times, ensuring students actively participate.
*B. Identification Activity:*
- Show flashcards with different numbers from 0 to 140.
- Ask individual students to identify the number.
- Introduce counting objects (e.g., blocks or beads) and ask students to count them aloud as you add or remove them.
- Group students in pairs or small groups and give each group a set of flashcards. Have them take turns identifying numbers and counting together.
*C. Whole-Class Interactive Game:*
- Play "Number Hide and Seek": Hide flashcards around the classroom and have students find the cards and identify the numbers.
- Engage students with an interactive counting game on a smartboard (if available).
3. **Practice (10 minutes):**
- Hand out worksheets with number identification activities (e.g., matching numbers to objects, tracing numbers, connecting dots to form numbers).
- Walk around the class and provide support as needed.
- Encourage peer support and cooperation amongst students.
4. **Review and Closing (5 minutes):**
- Gather students in a circle or sitting area.
- Conduct a quick oral review by asking students to count together from 0 to 140 again.
- Allow a few students to come up and identify random numbers on the chart or flashcards.
5. **Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities to ensure understanding and participation.
- Provide positive feedback and additional support where necessary.
- Collect and review worksheets to check for individual progress.
**Extension Activities:**
- Set up a number-themed learning center with manipulatives for continued exploration.
- Assign a take-home activity: asking parents to practice counting and number identification at home using household items.
- Incorporate technology by using educational apps that reinforce number recognition and counting skills.
**Conclusion:**
- Praise students for their efforts and progress.
- Remind them that practice makes perfect and to keep counting and identifying numbers at home.
- End with a farewell song or chant to finish on a positive note.
**Notes for Teacher:**
- Adjust the pace according to the students' readiness and attention span.
- Provide extra support for students who may struggle and additional challenges for those who excel.
- Maintain a fun and engaging atmosphere to ensure learning remains enjoyable.