Interaction of Numbers 1–10 with Objects in the Environment

Number Work Nursery 1 Age 3 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 7

Subject: Number Work

Class: Nursery 1
Age: 3 years
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Topic: Interaction of Numbers 1–10 with Objects in the Environment
Duration: 30 minutes

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify and read numbers 1–10 using pictures of objects in the environment (e.g., trees, houses, cars, goats).
2. Count domestic utensils such as spoons, forks, and plates.
3. Count objects in their school environment (e.g., cars, tables, chairs).
4. Arrange numbers 1–10 in ascending and descending order.
5. Match numbers 1–10 with objects.
6. Trace numbers 1–10.
7. Sing number songs.

Learning Activities

1. Pupils read numbers 1–10 using picture cards of objects (e.g., cars, houses).
2. Pupils count objects in their school environment (e.g., “6 cars, 3 trees, 10 tables”).
3. Pupils arrange flashcards of numbers in ascending and descending order.
4. Pupils match numbers to objects (e.g., match “5” to 5 forks).
5. Pupils trace numbers 1–10 in sand trays or on worksheets.
6. Pupils sing fun number songs.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration: Pupils work together to identify objects and count them.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Pupils arrange numbers in ascending and descending order.
• Creativity and Imagination: Pupils trace and color numbers and use objects creatively to represent numbers.

Learning Materials

• Picture cards with objects from the environment (e.g., trees, houses, animals).
• Domestic utensils (e.g., spoons, forks, plates).
• Number flashcards (1–10).
• Sand trays or worksheets for tracing.
• Crayons for coloring.
• Objects from the school environment (e.g., desks, chairs).
• Number songs.

Online Resources:

• Interactive Counting Activities

Instructional Procedure

Step 1: Introduction and Revision (5 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Greets the pupils and sings a number song (e.g., “Ten Green Bottles”).
  • Revises numbers 1–10 using flashcards.
  • Explains the relationship between numbers and objects in the environment (e.g., “This is the number 3. We can find 3 goats at the farm!”).
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils sing along to the number song.
  • Pupils identify numbers 1–10 on flashcards.
  • Pupils listen to examples of objects matching specific numbers.

Step 2: Demonstration and Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Displays picture cards with objects like trees, houses, and animals, asking pupils to identify numbers.
  • Demonstrates counting objects in the classroom or school environment (e.g., “Let’s count 4 chairs together: 1, 2, 3, 4”).
  • Shows pupils how to arrange numbers 1–10 in ascending and descending order.
• Examples:
  • “This is the number 7. Let’s count 7 spoons together: 1, 2, 3…7!”
  • “What number comes before 5? Let’s arrange the numbers to find out!”
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils count objects displayed on picture cards.
  • Pupils participate in counting objects in the school environment.
  • Pupils arrange numbers 1–10 in order.

Step 3: Hands-On Practice (15 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Gives each pupil a picture card and asks them to match it to a number.
  • Provides tracing worksheets for pupils to trace numbers 1–10.
  • Encourages pupils to identify and count objects around them (e.g., “Find 3 books, 6 pencils, and 2 chairs!”).
  • Leads a group activity to reverse count from 10–1.
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils match numbers with objects on picture cards.
  • Pupils trace and color numbers on worksheets.
  • Pupils explore the classroom or school to count objects.
  • Pupils count backward from 10–1.

Assessment

The teacher assesses pupils by asking them to:

1. Identify numbers 1–10 on picture cards.
2. Count objects in groups from 1–10.
3. Match numbers to corresponding objects.
4. Arrange numbers 1–10 in ascending and descending order.
5. Trace and color numbers correctly.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to recall numbers and count objects around them.

• Ends with a lively number song, e.g., “If You’re Happy and You Know It, Count to Ten!”
• Gives positive reinforcement, “Excellent work, everyone! You’ve all done a fantastic job today!”

Evaluation Questions

1. What number comes after 5?
2. What number comes before 9?
3. Count these objects: 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎. How many apples are there?
4. Match the number 4 with objects in the environment.
5. Trace the number 7 in your sand tray.
6. Arrange these numbers in ascending order: 8, 3, 1, 5, 10.
7. Count 6 chairs and point to them.
8. Reverse count from 10 to 1.

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