Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand how whole numbers show how many things there are.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil or crayons
• No prior knowledge needed

Activities

• Counting Objects: Gather some toys or objects and ask the student to count them one by one. Have them write down the number.
• Drawing Numbers: Ask the student to draw a certain number of objects on the paper. For example, draw 3 stars.
• Number Hunt: Go around the house and find objects to count. Have the student write down the number of objects they find.

Talking Points

• "Numbers help us know how many things there are. When we count, we use numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on."
• "Each number tells us about one thing. So, if we have 3 apples, the number 3 shows us how many apples we have."
• "We can draw numbers too! Drawing 3 stars means we draw 3 stars, just like counting 3 stars."
• "Let's go on a number hunt! We will find things around us and count them to see how many there are."
• "Remember, numbers are like magic words that tell us how many things there are. Let's practice counting and using numbers together!"