### Lesson Plan: Whole Numbers 1-5
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** Mathematics
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Whole Numbers 1-5
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#### Learning Objectives
1. Students will be able to identify whole numbers from 1 to 5.
2. Students will understand the concept of counting through physical objects.
3. Students will be able to represent numbers using objects, drawings, and numerals.
4. Students will practice writing numbers from 1 to 5.
#### Materials Needed
- Flashcards with numbers 1-5
- Counters (e.g., buttons, beads, or similar small objects)
- Number charts
- Worksheets with number practice
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Whiteboard and markers
- A book or story that includes counting (optional)
#### Lesson Outline
**Introduction: 10 minutes**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Begin with a friendly greeting and song to engage students.
- Introduce the lesson topic by showing a short video or reading a story that involves counting from 1 to 5.
2. **Discussion:**
- Ask students if they know what whole numbers are and discuss briefly.
- Introduce the numbers 1 through 5 using flashcards.
**Direct Instruction: 15 minutes**
1. **Number Identification:**
- Show each flashcard one at a time.
- Pronounce each number aloud and have the students repeat after you.
- Write each number on the board, one at a time, and discuss its shape and structure.
2. **Counting with Objects:**
- Demonstrate counting using counters (e.g., place four buttons in front of the students and count aloud).
- Ask students to help you count different amounts of counters from 1 to 5.
**Guided Practice: 15 minutes**
1. **Interactive Counting:**
- Distribute counters to each student or small groups.
- Call out a number between 1 and 5 and have students count out the correct amount of counters.
- Walk around the room to assist and ensure everyone is participating correctly.
2. **Drawing and Coloring:**
- Provide each student with a worksheet that has the numbers 1 through 5.
- Have students practice writing each number.
- Then, ask them to draw objects matching the quantity of each number (e.g., three apples for the number 3) and color them.
**Independent Practice: 10 minutes**
1. **Worksheets:**
- Hand out additional practice worksheets where students will trace numbers and match numbers to the correct group of objects.
- Monitor and assist students as they work independently on these tasks.
**Group Activity: 5 minutes**
1. **Number Hunt:**
- Hide flashcards with numbers 1-5 around the classroom.
- Have students find and bring them to you.
- Encourage them to say the number they have found aloud.
**Conclusion: 5 minutes**
1. **Review:**
- Review the numbers 1-5 by showing the flashcards and asking students to shout out the number.
- Summarize what they have learned about whole numbers and counting.
2. **Closing Activity:**
- Let each student say one thing they enjoyed about the lesson.
- End the lesson with a cheerful goodbye song that includes counting.
**Assessment:**
- **Formative Assessment:**
- Observe student participation during group activities.
- Check individual worksheets for accurate number writing and counting.
- **Summative Assessment:**
- Oral quiz where students must identify numbers 1-5.
- Short written test with similar activities to those done during the lesson.
**Differentiation:**
- Provide additional support to students who struggle with counting by giving them extra one-on-one time.
- Offer more challenging counting activities for advanced students, such as counting backward or identifying missing numbers.
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This lesson plan aims to teach Primary 1 students how to identify, count, and write numbers 1 through 5 using engaging and interactive methods.