Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read numerals and represent whole numbers up to 20.
Materials and Prep
- Pen and paper
- Number flashcards (0-20)
No prior knowledge required, just bring your enthusiasm to learn!
Activities
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Number Hunt:
Hide the number flashcards around the room and have the student find them. Once found, ask them to read the numeral aloud.
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Number Writing:
Practice writing numbers 0-20 on the paper. Encourage the student to say the number as they write it.
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Number Bingo:
Create a bingo card with numbers 0-20 randomly placed. Call out a number and have the student mark it on their card.
Talking Points
- "Numbers are like labels for how many things there are. They help us count!"
- "When we see the number 5, it means we have five things. Can you show me your fingers to represent the number 5?"
- "Let's practice writing the number 10. It looks like a 1 and a 0 next to each other!"
- "In our game, when I say 'three,' you need to find the number 3 card. Are you ready to play?"
- "Great job! You found the number 17. Can you tell me what one-seven means?"