Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to read and recognize numerals up to 20 and represent whole numbers using their fingers, objects, or drawings.
Materials and Prep
- No additional materials are needed for this lesson.
- Be prepared to use your fingers, draw in the air, or use objects around the house (like toys or snacks) to represent numbers.
- Make sure to have a positive and encouraging attitude to keep the student engaged and excited!
Activities
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Number Hunt:
Go on a number hunt around the house! Ask the student to find items that can represent numbers 1 to 20. For example, they might find 3 apples or 5 toy cars. Count them together!
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Finger Counting:
Use fingers to represent numbers. Start with 1 and go up to 20, showing the corresponding number of fingers. Encourage the student to do the same and count out loud!
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Draw the Numbers:
Have the student draw numbers in the air with their finger or on a piece of paper. For each number, ask them to represent it by drawing that many stars or circles.
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Number Stories:
Create simple stories using numbers. For example, "Once there were 5 frogs jumping on a log." Ask the student to visualize and even act out the story using their fingers or toys.
Talking Points
- "Can you show me how many fingers you would use for the number 4?"
- "Let’s count the apples you found! How many do we have together?"
- "What number do you see here? Can you say it out loud?"
- "If we draw 6 stars, can you help me count them one by one?"
- "What happens if we add 2 more frogs to our story? How many do we have now?"