Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the basics of counting from 1 to 10 and will be able to recognize and identify the numbers through fun activities.

Materials and Prep

• No additional materials are needed for this lesson.
• Be prepared to use your hands and voice to make counting fun!

Activities

• Counting Fingers: Start by counting your fingers together. Show the student how to hold up one hand and count each finger, saying the numbers out loud together.

• Jump and Count: Have the student jump in place while counting each jump. This will help them associate numbers with physical activity and fun!

• Number Songs: Sing a simple counting song together, like "Five Little Ducks" or "Ten in the Bed." Use hand motions to make it more engaging!

• Count Objects: Use everyday objects around the house (like toys or snacks) to practice counting. Ask the student to count each item out loud.

Talking Points

• "Let's count our fingers! How many do we have? One, two, three, four, five!"
• "Can you jump and count with me? One jump, two jumps, three jumps!"
• "Do you know a counting song? Let's sing it together! One, two, three, four..."
• "Look at these toys! How many do we have? Let's count them together!"