Creative Activities to Introduce Number 8 in Nursery 1

Number Work Nursery 1 Age 3 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 2

Subject: Number Work

Class: Nursery 1
Age: 3 years
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Topic: Writing of Curves and Introduction of Number 8
Duration: 30 minutes

Learning Objectives

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

1. Write curved lines (e.g., U-shape).
2. Identify and recognize the number 8 by counting objects.
3. Read the number 8 aloud.
4. Count objects in groups of eight.
5. Trace and color numbers 1–8.
6. Sing simple number songs.

Learning Activities

1. Pupils practice writing curved lines (e.g., U-shape) using different materials.
2. In small groups, pupils identify and count numbers from 1 to 8.
3. Pupils trace and color the number 8 and numbers 1–8.
4. Pupils use a sand tray to trace the number 8.
5. Pupils sort objects into groups of eight and count them.
6. Pupils use plasticine to mold the number 8 and numbers 1–8.
7. Pupils match numbers 1–8 with pictures of objects or concrete items.
8. Pupils sing number songs to reinforce learning.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration: Pupils interact with peers during group activities.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Pupils recognize and match numbers with objects.
• Creativity and Imagination: Pupils create and mold numbers using plasticine and engage in fun tracing activities.

Learning Materials

• Sand tray for tracing.
• Plasticine or playdough.
• Worksheets with numbers 1–8 for coloring.
• Flashcards displaying numbers 1–8.
• Objects like blocks, beads, or buttons for counting.
• A large printed or drawn number 8.
• Songs about numbers (e.g., “One, two, buckle my shoe…”).

Instructional Procedure

Step 1: Introduction and Revision (5 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Starts the class with a cheerful greeting and a simple number song.
  • Revises numbers 1–7 by displaying flashcards and having pupils count objects for each number.
  • Introduces curved lines (e.g., U-shape) by drawing examples on the board and explaining their importance in writing numbers.
  • Shows a large number 8 and asks pupils to observe its curved shape.
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils sing along to the number song.
  • Pupils identify numbers 1–7 on flashcards and count objects.
  • Pupils observe and name the shapes of curved lines (e.g., “It looks like a smile!”).

Step 2: Demonstration and Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Demonstrates how to write curved lines (U-shapes) on the board and invites pupils to practice in the air, on sand trays, or on paper.
  • Displays the number 8, explains how it is formed with two circles, and encourages pupils to count 8 objects (e.g., 8 blocks).
  • Demonstrates how to trace the number 8 and asks pupils to color it on their worksheets.
• Examples:
  • “This is a curved line! Use your finger to draw a big U in the air.”
  • “Can you find 8 blocks in this pile? Let’s count together: 1, 2, 3…8!”
  • “Look at the number 8. Trace it slowly with your finger on the worksheet.”
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils trace curved lines on their sand trays and paper.
  • Pupils count 8 objects, such as beads or blocks.
  • Pupils trace and color the number 8 on their worksheets.

Step 3: Hands-On Practice (15 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Divides the class into small groups and provides objects for pupils to sort into groups of eight.
  • Distributes plasticine and guides pupils to mold the number 8, then mold numbers 1–8.
  • Guides pupils in matching flashcards with numbers to pictures of corresponding objects.
  • Ends the session with a fun number song to recap numbers 1–8.
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils sort objects (e.g., buttons, beads) into groups of eight and count them.
  • Pupils mold the number 8 using plasticine and display their creations.
  • Pupils match flashcards of numbers to objects (e.g., match “5” to five apples).
  • Pupils sing along and clap to the number song.

Assessment

The teacher assesses pupils by asking them to:

1. Identify the number 8 from flashcards or worksheets.
2. Count objects in groups of eight.
3. Trace and color the number 8 accurately.
4. Mold numbers using plasticine.
5. Match numbers to objects correctly.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to recall the number 8 and demonstrate tracing it in the air.

• Gives praise, e.g., “Good job, Ayo! Your number 8 is so neat!”

Evaluation Questions

1. What number comes after 7?
2. Trace the number 8 on the sand tray.
3. Count these objects: 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎. How many apples are there?
4. Mold the number 8 using plasticine.
5. Match the number 6 to the group of objects.

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