Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Numeracy - Oral Counting And Identification Of 0 - 40

### Lesson Plan: Oral Counting and Identification of Numbers 0-40 **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 **Subject:** Numeracy **Duration:** 45 minutes **Topic:** Oral Counting and Identification of Numbers 0-40 --- **Objectives:** 1. Students will be able to orally count from 0 to 40 confidently. 2. Students will recognize and identify numbers from 0 to 40. 3. Students will begin to understand number sequence and numerical order. **Materials Needed:** - Flashcards with numbers 0-40 - Number chart (0-40) - Counting objects (e.g., blocks, beads) - Whiteboard and markers - Worksheets with numbers 0-40 for identification practice **Lesson Procedure:** **1. Introduction (10 minutes):** - Begin with a warm-up song or rhyme about numbers (e.g., "The Big Numbers Song"). - Briefly discuss the importance of numbers in daily life (e.g., counting toys, steps, etc.). - Show the number chart and count together from 0 to 40 as a group to build familiarity. **2. Direct Instruction (10 minutes):** - Use the flashcards to introduce numbers 0-40. Hold up each card, say the number, and have students repeat after you. - Write a few numbers on the whiteboard and point to each one, asking students to say the number out loud. - Engage students in a counting exercise using the counting objects. Place the objects in a line and count them together from 0 to 40. **3. Guided Practice (10 minutes):** - Divide students into small groups and distribute the flashcards among the groups. Ask each group to arrange the flashcards in numerical order from 0 to 40. - Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and ensure students understand the activity. - Once the groups have finished, have each group present their arranged flashcards and count aloud. **4. Independent Practice (10 minutes):** - Distribute worksheets with numbers from 0 to 40. Ask students to circle or color specific numbers as called out. - Provide positive reinforcement and assistance as needed. **5. Review and Assessment (5 minutes):** - Gather students in a circle and ask several students individually to count from 0 to 40. - Show a number flashcard to individual students and ask them to identify the number. - Praise students for their efforts and correct gently where necessary. --- **Follow-Up Activities:** - Encourage students to practice counting at home with parents or guardians. - Integrate counting into daily routines (e.g., counting steps while walking, counting snacks). - Use interactive counting games and apps for additional practice. **Assessment:** - Observe students during group and individual activities to ensure they can count and identify numbers. - Use the worksheet to gauge their ability to recognize and differentiate between the numbers 0 to 40. **Closure:** - Recap the day's lesson by orally counting once more as a group. - End with a fun activity, such as a counting-related game or a song, reinforcing their counting skills in a playful manner. --- This lesson plan aims to make learning numbers a fun and interactive experience, ensuring young learners build a strong foundation in numeracy through repetition, hands-on practice, and engaging activities.