Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a fun and engaging understanding of the number 1, including recognizing it, counting with it, and associating it with real-life objects.

Materials and Prep

• No specific materials needed, just your imagination!
• Be ready to count and explore things around you.
• Prepare to have fun and be creative!

Activities

• Counting Game: Go around the house or yard and find one of different objects. For example, find one toy, one book, one flower. Count them together and emphasize the number 1!

• One Big Drawing: Draw a big picture of something that comes in one. For instance, a big sun or a single tree. Talk about what makes that object special because it is one.

• One Dance Move: Create a fun dance move that you can do one time. Show the student how to do it and then encourage them to try it out!

• One Story Time: Read a short story that includes the number one. Ask the student to find the number one in the pictures or text.

Talking Points

• "Look at this! We found one toy! Can you say 'one' with me?"
• "Let’s draw something that is one! What do you think is really special about one?"
• "Can you show me your one dance move? Let's do it together!"
• "In this story, I see one big tree. What else can you find that is one?"