Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the concept of numbers and how to identify and count them through fun and engaging activities.

Materials and Prep

• None required - all activities can be done with everyday items around the house.
• Prepare a space for activities, ensuring it is safe and free from distractions.

Activities

• Counting with Snacks:

  Use small snacks like cereal or fruit pieces. Ask the student to count out a specific number of snacks, then eat them together!

• Number Treasure Hunt:

  Hide numbers (you can use paper or just say them) around the room. Ask the student to find them and say the number out loud when they do!

• Jump and Count:

  Have the student jump in place while counting each jump. This will help them associate movement with numbers!

• Story Time with Numbers:

  Read a short story that includes numbers. Pause and ask questions about the numbers in the story.

Talking Points

• "How many snacks do we have? Let's count them together!"
• "Look! I found a number! Can you say it out loud?"
• "Let's jump and count! One, two, three... Jump!"
• "In this story, how many apples did the character see? Let's find out!"