Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to count and move according to given instructions, improving their number recognition and gross motor skills.

Materials and Prep

• No materials required
• Make sure the student understands basic counting from 1 to 10

Activities

1. Simon Says: Count and Jump

   • Say "Simon says, let's count and jump!"
   • Start counting from 1 to 5, and ask the student to jump once for each number.
   • Repeat the counting and jumping sequence a few times, increasing the count as the student becomes more comfortable.

2. Simon Says: Count and Clap

   • Say "Simon says, let's count and clap!"
   • Start counting from 1 to 10, and ask the student to clap their hands once for each number.
   • Encourage the student to count along with you and clap at the same time.

3. Simon Says: Count and Hop

   • Say "Simon says, let's count and hop!"
   • Start counting from 1 to 3, and ask the student to hop once for each number.
   • Repeat the counting and hopping sequence, gradually increasing the count.

Talking Points

• "Today we are going to play a fun game called Simon Says."
• "In this game, we will be counting and moving our bodies."
• "When I say 'Simon says', it means you should do the action. If I don't say 'Simon says', you shouldn't do the action."
• "Let's start by counting and jumping together. Ready? 1, 2, 3, jump!"
• "Great job! Now let's try counting and clapping. 1, 2, 3, clap!"
• "You're doing fantastic! Now let's count and hop. 1, 2, 3, hop!"
• "Keep practicing counting and moving. It's a fun way to learn!"