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:
- Write curved lines (e.g., U-shape).
- Identify and recognize the number 8 by counting objects.
- Read the number 8 aloud.
- Count objects in groups of eight.
- Trace and color numbers 1–8.
- Sing simple number songs.
Learning Activities
- Pupils practice writing curved lines (e.g., U-shape) using different materials.
- In small groups, pupils identify and count numbers from 1 to 8.
- Pupils trace and color the number 8 and numbers 1–8.
- Pupils use a sand tray to trace the number 8.
- Pupils sort objects into groups of eight and count them.
- Pupils use plasticine to mold the number 8 and numbers 1–8.
- Pupils match numbers 1–8 with pictures of objects or concrete items.
- 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:
- Identify the number 8 from flashcards or worksheets.
- Count objects in groups of eight.
- Trace and color the number 8 accurately.
- Mold numbers using plasticine.
- 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
- What number comes after 7?
- Trace the number 8 on the sand tray.
- Count these objects: 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎. How many apples are there?
- Mold the number 8 using plasticine.
- Match the number 6 to the group of objects.
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