Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Numeracy - Oral Counting And Identification Of 0 - 80

### Numeracy Lesson Plan: Oral Counting and Identification of 0-80 #### Grade Level: Nursery 1 (ages 3-4) #### Duration: 30-40 minutes ### Lesson Objectives: 1. **Counting Skills**: Students will orally count from 0 to 80. 2. **Number Recognition**: Students will identify numbers 0 through 80. 3. **Understanding Sequence**: Students will understand the sequence of numbers. ### Materials Needed: - Number flashcards (0 to 80) - Number chart (0 to 80) - Counting songs/videos (optional) - Manipulatives (e.g., counters, small toys) - Whiteboard and markers - Colorful markers, crayons, or pencils - Worksheets with numbers (0 to 80) ### Lesson Structure: #### Introduction - 5 minutes 1. **Greetings and Warm-Up**: Gather students in a circle and greet them warmly. 2. **Introduction to Counting**: Explain that today's lesson is about counting and recognizing numbers from 0 to 80. 3. **Engaging Question**: Ask the students if they know how to count and which numbers they can count up to. #### Direct Instruction - 10 minutes 1. **Oral Counting**: - Teacher models counting aloud from 0 to 80 while pointing at the number chart. - Encourage children to join in as you repeat the count. 2. **Number Identification**: - Show flashcards with numbers from 0 to 80, one number at a time. - Ask students to say the number they see. - Highlight and emphasize tricky numbers (e.g., 13, 20, 32). #### Guided Practice - 10-15 minutes 1. **Interactive Counting**: - Use manipulatives like small toys or counters to count together as a class. For example, place 10 items in a row and count them aloud. 2. **Flashcard Game**: - Hold a flashcard up and ask a student to identify the number. - Mix the numbers and choose students to count objects corresponding to the flashcard number. 3. **Sing Counting Songs**: Use counting songs that range from 0 to 80 to reinforce oral counting in an engaging way. #### Independent Practice - 5-10 minutes 1. **Worksheet Exercise**: Provide worksheets where students have to trace or color numbers 0 through 80. 2. **Matching Game**: Create a matching activity where students match the number cards with the same number of objects/images. #### Conclusion - 5 minutes 1. **Recap**: Review the numbers 0 to 80 with the students by quickly going through the number chart. 2. **Questions & Answers**: Ask students how high they can count and if they can identify their favorite number. 3. **Closing Song/Activity**: End the lesson with a fun counting song or a quick counting game to reinforce the day’s learning. #### Evaluation: - Observe students' participation and ability to count orally. - Assess students’ accuracy in identifying numbers via the flashcards and worksheets. #### Homework (Optional): - Send home a simple counting chart for practice. - Recommend parents count everyday objects with their children to reinforce the day's lesson. ### Notes: - Keep the lesson lively and engaging to maintain the young learners’ attention. - Be patient and offer lots of praise and encouragement! --- This lesson plan introduces foundational numeracy skills in an engaging and supportive manner, fitting the developmental stage of Nursery 1 students. Adjust the activities based on your observations and the unique needs of your classroom.


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