Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to arrange plastic cups labeled with numbers 1-10 in numerical order.

Materials and Prep

• 10 plastic cups

Before starting the lesson, make sure the student is familiar with numbers 1-10.

Activities

• Activity 1: Label the Cups

Write numbers 1-10 on the plastic cups using a marker or stickers. Make sure the numbers are clearly visible.

• Activity 2: Arrange in Numerical Order

Ask the student to arrange the cups in numerical order, starting from 1 and going up to 10. Encourage them to take their time and double-check their work.

Talking Points

• Each cup has a number written on it. Can you find the number 1 cup?
• Great job! Now, let's find the number 2 cup and place it next to the number 1 cup.
• Well done! We are making a line of cups in order. What number comes after 2?
• That's right! It's number 3. Let's find the cup with number 3 and place it next to the number 2 cup.
• Keep going! Find the cup with number 4 and place it next to the number 3 cup.
• Wonderful! We are getting closer to the last cup. What number comes after 4?
• Yes, it's number 5. Find the cup with number 5 and place it next to the number 4 cup.
• Almost there! Can you find the cup with number 6 and place it next to the number 5 cup?
• Great job! Now, find the cup with number 7 and place it next to the number 6 cup.
• Only three more cups left! Can you find the cup with number 8 and place it next to the number 7 cup?
• Almost done! Find the cup with number 9 and place it next to the number 8 cup.
• Amazing! You found all the cups! Now, let's find the last cup with number 10 and place it next to the number 9 cup.
• Well done! You have successfully arranged the cups in numerical order from 1 to 10. Great job!