Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Numeracy - Oral Counting And Identification Of 0 - 70

# Lesson Plan: Oral Counting and Identification of Numbers 0 - 70 ## Grade Level: Nursery 1 ## Subject: Numeracy ### Lesson Duration: 45 minutes --- ### Objectives: 1. Students will be able to orally count from 0 to 70. 2. Students will be able to identify and recognize the numbers from 0 to 70. 3. Students will develop confidence in counting and recognizing numbers. ### Materials Needed: - Number flashcards (0 to 70) - Number chart (0 to 70) - Interactive whiteboard/smartboard - Counters or small objects (e.g., blocks, beads) - Stickers or stamps for rewards ### Lesson Outline: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Warm-up Activity:** - Sing a counting song together to energize the students and grab their attention. - Examples: "The Big Numbers Song" or "Let's Count to 100 by 1's". 2. **Introduction to Counting:** - Explain to students that today they will learn to count all the way up to 70. - Show the number chart (0 to 70) and point to each number as you count together as a class. #### Teaching and Demonstration (10 minutes) 1. **Flashcard Activity:** - Use the number flashcards (0 to 70). Hold up each card one at a time and have students call out the number together. - Emphasize correct pronunciation and clarity. 2. **Interactive Whiteboard Activity:** - Display numbers on the whiteboard and ask individual students to come up and identify specific numbers. - Use a pointing tool or laser pointer to make it interactive. #### Guided Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Counting with Objects:** - Distribute small objects (blocks, beads) to each student. - Practice counting objects in groups from 0 to 10, then advance to higher numbers up to 70 if possible. - Encourage students to count aloud while placing the objects in a line. 2. **Number Recognition Game:** - Arrange flashcards on the floor or table in a random order. - Call out a number and have students quickly find and point to the correct flashcard. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Worksheet Activity:** - Hand out simple worksheets featuring the numbers 0-70 with missing numbers in sequences. - Ask students to fill in the missing numbers. 2. **Individual Counting:** - Have students practice counting aloud in small groups or with a partner. - Walk around and offer assistance and positive reinforcement. #### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Recap and Review:** - Reiterate the importance of counting and recognizing numbers. - Ask random students to count from a specific range (e.g., 20 to 30) to check understanding. 2. **Reward/Encouragement:** - Give out stickers or stamps as a reward for participation and effort. - Encourage students to practice counting at home with their parents. ### Assessment: - Observe students during guided and independent practice to assess their counting and number recognition skills. - Use the completed worksheets to evaluate their understanding. ### Extensions: - For advanced students, introduce simple addition and subtraction using the numbers they have learned. - For students needing more support, provide additional one-on-one time focusing on smaller number ranges (0-10) before advancing. ### Notes: - Be patient and provide plenty of positive reinforcement. - Keep the activities dynamic and engaging to maintain the students' attention. - Adapt the lesson to accommodate different learning styles and paces. --- By the end of this lesson, students should be more confident in their ability to count and recognize numbers from 0 to 70, setting a solid foundation for further numeracy skills.