Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to use numbers creatively in their writing and understand the connection between numbers and language arts.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Paper, pencils, markers or crayons
Prep: None
Activities
1. Number Stories: Have the student create a short story where numbers play a key role. For example, "Once upon a time, there were 5 friendly animals in the forest."
2. Counting Rhymes: Ask the student to come up with a rhyming poem that incorporates counting, such as "One, two, buckle my shoe, Three, four, knock at the door."
3. Number Characters: Encourage the student to write a story featuring characters with number-related names, like "Sally Seven" or "Tommy Ten."
Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "Numbers are not just for math, we can use them to tell interesting stories too!"
- "When we count and use numbers in our writing, it makes our stories more exciting."
- "We can even make up fun poems that have numbers in them, like songs we sing."