**Lesson Plan for Numeracy: Oral Counting and Identification of Numbers 0-150**
**Grade:** Nursery 1
**Subject:** Numeracy
**Topic:** Oral Counting/Identification of 0-150
**Duration:** 30-40 minutes
**Objectives:**
- Students will be able to orally count from 0 to 150.
- Students will be able to identify numbers from 0 to 150.
- Students will develop an understanding of number sequences and patterns.
**Materials Needed:**
- Number flashcards (0-150)
- Number posters (with visual representation)
- Counting songs audio or video
- Interactive whiteboard or chart paper
- Stickers or star stamps
- Number line (0-150)
- Marker pens
**Lesson Procedure:**
**1. Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Begin with an enthusiastic greeting and a brief warm-up activity such as a song or a dance.
- Introduce the topic of the day: "Today, we will learn how to count from 0 to 150 and recognize these numbers!"
**2. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes):**
- Play a counting song or video that covers numbers 0 to 150.
- Encourage the children to sing along and gently sway or clap to the rhythm.
**3. Guided Practice (10 minutes):**
- Show the number posters or flashcards one at a time, and count out loud with the students. Engage them by asking them to join in the counting.
- Use an interactive whiteboard or chart paper to write numbers 0 to 150 in sequence. Highlight patterns, such as how '20' followed by '21,' ‘22,’ etc.
- Ask students to count out loud as a class and then practice in smaller groups.
**4. Individual Practice (8 minutes):**
- Distribute number flashcards to each student.
- Ask the students to hold up the card that corresponds to the number you say out loud.
- Check for understanding by calling out random numbers between 0 and 150 and seeing if the students can identify and hold up the correct flashcard.
**5. Interactive Activity (7 minutes):**
- Create a number line on the floor using tape, with numbers 0 to 150 marked.
- Call out a number, and have different students walk to the corresponding number on the number line.
- Alternatively, use stickers or star stamps and have students place them on their number charts as the numbers are called out.
**6. Wrap-Up and Review (5 minutes):**
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Have a short Q&A session where students can ask questions or recount what they’ve learned.
- Praise the students for their hard work and participation, giving out stickers or stamps as rewards.
**7. Conclusion:**
- End with a brief, fun counting game or another round of the counting song to keep the energy positive until the end of the lesson.
- Give clear instructions on what the students should expect next in numeracy and promote enthusiasm (e.g., "Next time we'll play even more fun number games!").
**Assessment:**
- Teacher observation of student participation during oral counting and identification activities.
- Individual practice session with flashcards to assess each student's understanding.
- Interactive number line activity to gauge students' recognition skills and number sense.
**Homework/Suggestions for Parents:**
- Encourage parents to play counting games with their children at home.
- Suggest parents use everyday objects (toys, fruits, etc.) to practice counting and recognizing numbers up to 150.
**Differentiation:**
- Provide additional support and practice for students who may be struggling, such as one-on-one coaching or pairing them with buddies.
- Offer advanced students challenges such as counting further, recognizing missing numbers in a sequence, or simple addition and subtraction.
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This lesson plan is designed to be interactive, engaging, and inclusive, catering to the developmental stage of Nursery 1 students.