Introduction to Numbers 21 and 22 Number Work Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Number Work
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Topic: Introduction to Numbers 21 and 22
Sub-topic: Counting, Reading, Tracing, Writing, Matching Objects, Singing Number Songs
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Count numbers 21 and 22.
- Read numbers 21 and 22.
- Trace numbers 21 and 22.
- Write numbers 21 and 22.
- Match objects to numbers 21 and 22 using number and object cards.
- Sing number songs about 21 and 22.
Key Words
- Count
- Read
- Trace
- Write
- Match
- Sing
Entry Behaviour
Pupils can count, read, trace, and write numbers up to 20.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Number cards (21 and 22)
- Object cards
- Pencils
- Tracing worksheets
- Writing worksheets
- Number charts
- Whiteboard and markers
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Pupils have learned numbers 1-20 in previous lessons.
Embedded Core Skills
- Counting
- Reading
- Tracing
- Writing
- Matching
Learning Materials
- Tracing worksheets
- Writing worksheets
- Number and object cards
- Number charts
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Early Years Mathematics Textbook
Instructional Materials
- Whiteboard
- Markers
- Number and object cards
- Pencils
- Worksheets
Content
Introduction to Numbers 21 and 22
- Count Numbers 21 and 22
- Say the numbers out loud: “21, 22”.
- Point to each number on the board. 😊
- Read Numbers 21 and 22
- Look at the numbers and say them: “21, 22”.
- Example: Point to 21 and say “twenty-one”. Point to 22 and say “twenty-two”.
- Trace Numbers 21 and 22
- Use your pencil to trace over the dotted lines for 21 and 22. ✏️
- Example: Trace 21. Trace 22.
- Write Numbers 21 and 22
- After tracing, write the numbers by yourself.
- Write 21, then write 22. 📝
- Example: Write 21. Write 22.
- Match Objects to Numbers 21 and 22
- Use number and object cards.
- Match 21 objects to the number 21. Match 22 objects to the number 22. 🃏
- Example: 21 apples with the card “21”. 22 stars with the card “22”.
- Sing Number Songs
- Sing a song about numbers 21 and 22. 🎶
- Example: “Twenty-one, twenty-one, let’s have some fun! Twenty-two, twenty-two, it’s fun to do!”
Examples and Practice
- Count out loud: “21, 22”. 📣
- Read the number 21. Read the number 22. 📖
- Trace the number 21. ✏️ ➡️ 21
- Write the number 22. 📝 ➡️ 22
- Match objects: 21 apples with “21”. 22 stars with “22”. 🃏
- Sing: “Twenty-one, twenty-one, let’s have some fun! Twenty-two, twenty-two, it’s fun to do!” 🎶
Presentation
Step 1: Review of Previous Topic
- Teacher’s Activities: The teacher revises numbers 1-20. Teacher asks pupils to count out loud from 1 to 20.
- Learners’ Activities: Pupils count numbers from 1 to 20 together.
Step 2: Introduction of New Topic
- Teacher’s Activities: The teacher introduces numbers 21 and 22. Teacher shows number cards 21 and 22 and asks pupils to repeat each number.
- Learners’ Activities: Pupils repeat the numbers after the teacher.
Step 3: Practice Tracing and Writing Numbers
- Teacher’s Activities: The teacher gives tracing worksheets for 21 and 22 and shows how to trace the numbers. Then, the teacher gives writing worksheets for pupils to practice writing the numbers.
- Learners’ Activities: Pupils trace and write numbers 21 and 22 on their worksheets.
Step 4: Matching Objects to Numbers
- Teacher’s Activities: The teacher shows object cards and number cards. Teacher asks pupils to match the correct number of objects to each number card.
- Learners’ Activities: Pupils match objects to the numbers 21 and 22.
Step 5: Singing Number Songs
- Teacher’s Activities: The teacher introduces a song about numbers 21 and 22. Teacher sings the song and encourages pupils to join in.
- Learners’ Activities: Pupils sing the number songs together.
Teacher’s Activities
- Revises numbers 1-20.
- Introduces numbers 21 and 22.
- Distributes tracing and writing worksheets.
- Assists pupils with tracing and writing.
- Provides number and object cards for matching.
- Introduces and sings number songs.
Learners’ Activities
- Count numbers 1-20.
- Repeat numbers 21 and 22.
- Trace and write numbers 21 and 22.
- Match objects to numbers 21 and 22.
- Sing number songs about 21 and 22.
Assessment
- Observe pupils tracing and writing numbers.
- Check if pupils can match objects to numbers correctly.
- Listen to pupils singing number songs.
Class Activity Discussion for better understanding on the topic of numbers 21 and 22 for Nursery 2 pupils:
- Q: How do I count to 21 and 22?
- A: Start at 1 and go up to 22: 1, 2, 3, …, 21, 22.
- Q: How do I read the number 21?
- A: Look at the number and say “twenty-one”.
- Q: How do I read the number 22?
- A: Look at the number and say “twenty-two”.
- Q: What do I use to trace numbers?
- A: Use a pencil to trace over the dotted lines of the numbers.
- Q: How do I trace the number 21?
- A: Follow the dotted lines with your pencil.
- Q: How do I trace the number 22?
- A: Follow the dotted lines with your pencil.
- Q: How do I write the number 21?
- A: Write a 2 and then a 1 next to it.
- Q: How do I write the number 22?
- A: Write a 2 and then another 2 next to it.
- Q: How do I match objects to the number 21?
- A: Count 21 objects and match them with the number 21 card.
- Q: How do I match objects to the number 22?
- A: Count 22 objects and match them with the number 22 card.
- Q: Can you give an example of matching objects?
- A: Match 21 apples with the card “21”.
- Q: What song can we sing for 21?
- A: Sing “Twenty-one, twenty-one, let’s have some fun!”
- Q: What song can we sing for 22?
- A: Sing “Twenty-two, twenty-two, it’s fun to do!”
- Q: Why is tracing important?
- A: Tracing helps you learn how to write numbers.
- Q: How can I practice counting every day?
- A: Count objects at home, like toys or books, up to 22.
Evaluation Questions
- What comes after 20?
- How do you read number 21?
- Write the number 21.
- Trace the number 22.
- Match 21 objects to the correct number card.
- What comes after 21?
- Sing a song about number 22.
- How many objects match the number 22?
- Read the number 22.
- What comes before 22?
Objective Questions Nursery 2 pupils on numbers 21 and 22:
- Count to __: 19, 20, __
- a) 18
- b) 21
- c) 22
- d) 23
- Trace the number __: ✏️ ➡️ __
- a) 20
- b) 21
- c) 23
- d) 24
- Write the number __: 📝 ➡️ __
- a) 19
- b) 20
- c) 21
- d) 22
- Read the number __: 📖 ➡️ __
- a) 19
- b) 21
- c) 23
- d) 25
- Match __ objects to the number 21
- a) 20
- b) 21
- c) 22
- d) 23
- Sing a song about number __
- a) 19
- b) 20
- c) 21
- d) 22
- Count to __: 20, 21, __
- a) 19
- b) 20
- c) 21
- d) 22
- Trace the number __: ✏️ ➡️ __
- a) 22
- b) 23
- c) 24
- d) 25
- Write the number __: 📝 ➡️ __
- a) 19
- b) 20
- c) 22
- d) 23
- Read the number __: 📖 ➡️ __
- a) 20
- b) 21
- c) 22
- d) 23
- Match __ objects to the number 22
- a) 21
- b) 22
- c) 23
- d) 24
- Sing a song about number __
- a) 20
- b) 21
- c) 22
- d) 23
- Count from 21 to __: 21, __
- a) 19
- b) 20
- c) 22
- d) 23
- Trace the number __: ✏️ ➡️ __
- a) 21
- b) 22
- c) 23
- d) 24
- Write the number __: 📝 ➡️ __
- a) 20
- b) 21
- c) 22
- d) 23
Conclusion
- Teacher’s Activities: The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and gives feedback. Teacher corrects any mistakes and praises good efforts.
- Learners’ Activities: Pupils show their work to the teacher for marking and listen to feedback
