Molding Number Work Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

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Lesson Plan for Number Work


Subject: Number Work

Class: Kindergarten

Term: Second Term

Week: 4

Age: 5 Years

Topic: Molding of Numbers / Application of Numbers

Sub-Topic: Hands-on Activities for Number Identification and Application

Duration: 45 Minutes


Behavioural Objectives

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

  1. Mold numbers using plasticine or clay.
  2. Identify and match numbers using number cards.
  3. Participate in number games such as Playing cards, Whot, Sudoku, and Ludo.
  4. Sort, count, and color numbers correctly.
  5. Sing number songs to reinforce learning.

Keywords:

  • Molding
  • Numbers
  • Sorting
  • Matching
  • Number games

Set Induction

The teacher displays a colorful clay model of numbers and asks:
“What number do you see here? Who can mold this number?”


Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with numbers 1 to 10 and basic activities such as counting and coloring.


Learning Resources and Materials

  • Plasticine or clay
  • Playing cards (Whot cards, Ludo, Sudoku)
  • Crayons and coloring books
  • Number flashcards
  • Sand tray

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

  • Teacher reminds pupils about numbers they have learned (1 to 10).
  • Pupils count aloud from 1 to 10.
  • Teacher asks pupils to recall their favorite games.

Embedded Core Skills

  • Communication and collaboration
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Creativity and imagination

Reference Books

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Kindergarten Number Work Textbook

Instructional Materials

  • Plasticine or clay
  • Playing cards and number cards
  • Crayons and paper
  • Number songs

Content

Definition and Explanation

  • Molding numbers: Using materials like plasticine or clay to form shapes of numbers.
  • Application of numbers: Applying numbers in games, sorting, matching, counting, and coloring.

Examples

  1. Pupils mold numbers 1 to 5 using clay.
  2. Use flashcards to match numbers with their names (e.g., 2 matches with “two”).
  3. Play number games like:
    • Ludo (count moves on the board).
    • Playing cards (matching pairs of numbers).
    • Whot cards (identify numbers on the cards).
    • Sudoku (placing numbers correctly in grids).
  4. Sort and count objects (e.g., sort crayons by color and count).
  5. Color pictures of numbers in a coloring book.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Demonstrate how to mold numbers using plasticine or clay.
  2. Display number cards and ask pupils to identify and match them.
  3. Organize games such as Ludo, Whot, or simple Sudoku.
  4. Guide pupils to sort objects by color or size and count them.
  5. Encourage pupils to color numbers in their books.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Mold numbers using plasticine or clay.
  2. Match numbers on flashcards.
  3. Play number games such as Ludo, Whot, or Sudoku.
  4. Sort and count objects in the classroom.
  5. Color numbers using crayons.

Class Activity Discussion

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Q: What material can you use to mold numbers?
    A: Plasticine or clay.
  2. Q: What does molding mean?
    A: It means shaping something with your hands.
  3. Q: Name a game where you count and move pieces.
    A: Ludo.
  4. Q: How do you match numbers?
    A: By finding numbers that are the same.
  5. Q: What are number cards used for?
    A: For playing games and matching numbers.
  6. Q: Which game uses number grids?
    A: Sudoku.
  7. Q: What tool do we use to color numbers?
    A: Crayons.
  8. Q: Name one card game with numbers.
    A: Whot cards.
  9. Q: What do you do when sorting?
    A: Put things into groups.
  10. Q: How can you count objects?
    A: By saying the numbers one at a time.
  11. Q: What game helps you match pairs?
    A: Playing cards.
  12. Q: How do you make the number 3 using clay?
    A: By rolling and shaping the clay into number 3.
  13. Q: Can you mold numbers with sand?
    A: Yes, in a sand tray.
  14. Q: What does it mean to color a number?
    A: To use crayons to fill the number with colors.
  15. Q: Name one activity to identify numbers.
    A: Matching flashcards.

Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

  1. What can you use to mold numbers?
    a) Paper b) Plasticine c) Paint d) Sand
  2. Which game uses a board and dice?
    a) Sudoku b) Whot c) Ludo d) Cards
  3. ___ is used for coloring.
    a) Flashcards b) Crayons c) Dice d) Clay
  4. Molding numbers helps us ___.
    a) read letters b) write words c) form shapes d) count
  5. Sorting means putting items into ___.
    a) boxes b) piles c) groups d) holes
  6. What game matches numbers?
    a) Whot b) Ludo c) Puzzle d) Drawing
  7. Flashcards help us ___.
    a) sing songs b) identify numbers c) read books d) mold clay
  8. What material is soft and colorful?
    a) Paper b) Sand c) Plasticine d) Glue
  9. How do you use crayons?
    a) Read numbers b) Mold shapes c) Color numbers d) Count objects
  10. Sudoku is a game of ___.
    a) sorting b) coloring c) counting d) numbers
  11. Ludo helps you ___.
    a) count moves b) color pictures c) write letters d) match cards
  12. Molding is done with ___.
    a) crayons b) clay c) glue d) sandpaper
  13. Flashcards show ___.
    a) letters b) numbers c) drawings d) objects
  14. Sorting objects means ___ them.
    a) throwing b) counting c) organizing d) skipping
  15. What color is clay often?
    a) Green b) Red c) Blue d) All of the above

Assessment

  1. Mold numbers 1 to 5 using clay.
  2. Match numbers 1-10 on flashcards.
  3. Play Ludo and count moves.
  4. Sort objects into groups.
  5. Color numbers 1-5 in a coloring book.

Conclusion

The teacher observes the pupils’ activities, marks their work, and provides feedback.


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