Objective

By the end of this lesson, Kelsey will be able to compare quantities and determine which group has more items.

Materials and Prep

• Counting objects like toys, blocks, or fruits
• Pen and paper for recording answers
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude!

Activities

• Activity 1: Gather two different sets of objects. Ask Kelsey to count the items in each set and then decide which set has more.

• Activity 2: Play a simple game where Kelsey has to choose which plate has more pretend cookies on it.

• Activity 3: Take a walk around the house and ask Kelsey to find objects in pairs. Then compare the pairs and decide which pair has more items.

Talking Points

• "Let's count the toys in this box. Can you tell me how many there are?"
• "Now, let's count the toys in this other box. Can you tell me how many there are?"
• "Which box has more toys? The one with more toys is the winner!"
• "Let's pretend these are cookies on plates. Which plate has more cookies? Yum!"
• "When we find the group with more items, we say it has 'more'."