# Lesson Plan: Oral Counting for Toddlers
## Objective:
- Students will practice counting aloud from 1 to 10, improving their number recognition and oral counting skills.
## Materials:
- Number flashcards (1 to 10)
- Countable objects (e.g., blocks, toys)
- Picture books or posters with numbers
- Songs or rhymes about numbers
- A large number chart
## Duration:
- 30 minutes
## Activities:
### Introduction (5 minutes)
1. **Greetings and Circle Time:**
- Gather the toddlers in a circle.
- Warmly greet them and say, "Today we are going to have fun with numbers!"
### Activity 1: Number Flashcards (5 minutes)
1. **Show and Tell:**
- Display flashcards one by one, counting aloud from 1 to 10.
- Encourage the children to repeat each number after you.
### Activity 2: Counting Objects (5 minutes)
1. **Hands-On Counting:**
- Distribute small countable objects to each child.
- Count together as the children move the objects one by one, "1, 2, 3..."
- Praise them for participating and count again if needed to reinforce.
### Activity 3: Interactive Story or Song (10 minutes)
1. **Read or Sing:**
- Read a picture book that focuses on counting, or sing a counting song (like "Five Little Ducks" or "Ten Little Indians").
- Encourage the children to count along with you. Use your fingers to help visualize the numbers.
### Activity 4: Number Chart Exploration (5 minutes)
1. **Chart Game:**
- Show a large number chart (1 to 10) on the wall.
- Point to each number as you count together.
- Ask individual children to point to a number as the whole group counts aloud.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Recap and Closure:**
- Recap the numbers by counting from 1 to 10 one more time with the group.
- Praise the children for their participation and practice.
- Finish with a quick, fun movement activity such as a countdown from 10 to 1 followed by a jump or clap to emphasize the numbers.
### Cleanup
- Encourage the toddlers to help put away the materials used.
## Extension Activities:
- **Daily Routine Integration:**
- Incorporate counting into daily routines (e.g., counting napkins during snack time, steps as they walk, etc.).
- **Number Art:**
- Provide paper and crayons to draw numbers or create a number collage.
## Assessment:
- Observe children's participation and ability to count aloud.
- Informally assess individual progress and comfort with numbers 1 to 10, noting any child who may need additional practice.
## Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on which activities were most engaging and which kids showed enthusiasm or need more support. Plan ways to reinforce counting skills moving forward.