Lesson Plan for Reception - Mathematics - Counting and Number Recognition

# Lesson Plan: Counting and Number Recognition ### Grade Level: Reception (Ages 4-5) ### Duration: 45 minutes ### Learning Objectives: - To count objects accurately up to 10. - To recognise, name, and write numbers from 0 to 10. - To match numbers with corresponding quantities. ### Materials Needed: - Number flashcards (0-10) - Counting toys (such as blocks or counters) - A large number line displayed in the classroom - Worksheets with number matching activities - Whiteboard and markers - Coloured pencils or crayons ### Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Welcome and greet the students. - Sing a simple counting song (e.g., "Five Little Ducks" or "Ten Green Bottles") to engage the students and set the tone for the lesson. ### Direct Instruction (10 minutes) 2. **Number Flashcards:** - Show the students the number flashcards one by one. - Have the students say the numbers aloud together. - Use the flashcards to demonstrate counting on fingers. 3. **Number Line:** - Draw attention to the number line displayed in the classroom. - Explain that the number line can help us see the order of numbers. - Count aloud along the number line with the students from 0 to 10. ### Guided Practice (10 minutes) 4. **Counting Toys:** - Distribute counting toys to small groups or individuals. - Ask the students to count out different quantities (e.g., "Can you give me three blocks?"). - Walk around the classroom and support students as needed, ensuring they count correctly. 5. **Number Matching:** - Provide worksheets with numbers and corresponding quantities (e.g., pictures of apples). - Guide the students through matching the numbers to the correct number of objects. - Encourage them to use their pencils or crayons to draw lines, circle the numbers, or colour in the objects. ### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 6. **Number Writing:** - Give students individual whiteboards and markers. - Ask them to write numbers from 0 to 10, providing assistance when necessary. - Encourage them to say the numbers aloud as they write them. 7. **Number Recognition:** - Play a game of "Number Hunt" in the classroom where students find hidden number flashcards. - When a student finds a number, they should say it out loud and show it to the class. ### Closing and Assessment (5 minutes) 8. **Review and Recap:** - Gather the students together and review the number flashcards again. - Ask questions to assess understanding (e.g., "What number comes after 4?" or "Can you show me the number 7 on the number line?"). 9. **Praise and Encouragement:** - Praise the students for their efforts and participation. - Sing another counting song to end on a positive note. - Briefly outline what they will be learning in the next lesson to build anticipation. ### Extension Activities: - **Counting Games:** Encourage students to play counting games at home or in small groups. - **Number Crafts:** Create number crafts (e.g., collage using items to represent different numbers) in subsequent art lessons. ### Differentiation: - **For Advanced Students:** Provide numbers beyond 10 for additional challenge or introduce simple addition using counting toys. - **For Struggling Students:** Offer additional support during activities, use more tactile or visual aids, and provide extra practice sheets. --- This lesson plan incorporates engaging and interactive activities to help Reception students develop their counting skills and number recognition. Through a mix of direct instruction, guided practice, and independent activities, students will gain confidence and proficiency in working with numbers from 0 to 10.