Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Numeracy - Oral Counting/identification Of 0 - 200

**Lesson Plan: Numeracy for Nursery 1** **Topic:** Oral Counting/Identification of 0-200 **Objective:** Students will be able to: 1. Verbally count from 0 to 200. 2. Recognize and identify numbers from 0 to 200. 3. Develop numerical awareness and counting fluency. **Materials:** - Number flashcards (0-200) - Number chart (0-200) - Counting songs and rhymes - Manipulatives (e.g., counting bears or blocks) - Large paper and markers - Interactive whiteboard (if available) - Stickers or stamps for rewards **Duration:** 45 minutes **Introduction: (10 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Begin with a cheerful greeting and a short, energetic counting song to get the children excited. - Introduce the topic by stating that today we will practice counting all the way up to the big number 200! 2. **Whole Group Activity:** - Show the number chart and point out different numbers to the class. - Clap and count together from 0-50 to warm up. **Body: (25 minutes)** 1. **Direct Instruction:** - Use the number chart to slowly count from 0 to 100, pointing to each number as you say it out loud. - Ask children to count along with you, ensuring clear enunciation and correct sequence. 2. **Guided Practice:** - Distribute number flashcards to each student. Have each student come up and place their number on the board in the correct order, reinforcing the sequence up to 100 first. - Introduce numbers 101-200 gradually by using visual aids and breaking them into smaller groups (e.g., 100-120, 120-140, etc.). 3. **Group Activities:** - **Counting Game:** Organize the children into small groups and provide manipulatives (counting bears or blocks). Ask each group to count up to certain numbers. - **Interactive Number Hunt:** Place flashcards around the room. Ask students to find a number, bring it back, and then count up to that number together as a class. **Activities and Reinforcement: (10 minutes)** 1. **Craft Activity:** - Give each child a large paper and markers. Ask them to draw a picture incorporating a number you give them and then write down that number on the paper. 2. **Story Time:** - Read a counting book that includes numbers up to 200. Pause occasionally to count objects in the pictures together. **Closure: (5 minutes)** 1. **Review and Reflect:** - Gather the children in a circle and briefly review what they have learned. Ask, “What was the highest number we counted to today?” Encourage them to answer and count together one last time. 2. **Assessment:** - Reward children with stickers or stamps for active participation and correct identification of numbers. - Prompt children to recall and share their favorite number and why. 3. **Goodbye Song:** End the lesson with a playful counting song that solidifies the day’s lesson and sends the children off with a smile. **Homework/Extension:** - Send home a simple counting worksheet so parents can continue the practice. - Encourage parents to play counting games at home (like counting steps, toys, or household items). **Note for Teachers:** - Be patient and give frequent praise and encouragement. - Pay attention to students who may need extra help and offer individual support as needed. - Adjust the pace based on the class’s understanding and enthusiasm.