Fun and Creative Ways to Teach Number 9 in Nursery 1

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

Subject: Number Work

Class: Nursery 1
Age: 3 years
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Topic: Writing of Curves and Introduction to Number 9
Duration: 30 minutes

Learning Objectives

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

1. Write curved lines such as “C,” “3,” and “E.”
2. Read the number 9 and recognize it alongside number 19.
3. Count numbers from 1 to 9 and reverse the counting from 9 to 1.
4. Count objects in groups of nine (e.g., 9 shoes).
5. Trace and color numbers 9 and 1–9.
6. Match numbers 1–9 with corresponding objects or cards.
7. Sing number songs to reinforce learning.

Learning Activities

1. Pupils practice writing curved lines, such as “C,” “3,” and “E,” using various techniques.
2. Pupils count forward from 1 to 9 and backward from 9 to 1.
3. Pupils identify number 9 on flashcards and count groups of nine objects.
4. Pupils trace and color numbers 9 and 1–9 on worksheets.
5. Pupils sky-write the number 9 and use sand trays to trace it.
6. Pupils match numbers 1–9 with objects and flashcards.
7. Pupils mold numbers 9 and 1–9 using plasticine.
8. Pupils sing and clap along to number songs.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration: Pupils share materials and work in groups during counting and matching activities.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Pupils match numbers to objects and practice reverse counting.
• Creativity and Imagination: Pupils mold numbers and engage in coloring activities.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards with numbers 1–9 and objects.
• Sand trays for tracing.
• Plasticine or playdough.
• Worksheets with numbers 9 and 1–9 for tracing and coloring.
• Concrete objects (e.g., shoes, blocks, balls) in groups of nine.
• Number songs, such as “One little, two little, three little fingers…”

Instructional Procedure

Step 1: Introduction and Revision (5 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Starts the class with a cheerful greeting and a number song.
  • Revises numbers 1–8 by asking pupils to identify them on flashcards and count aloud.
  • Introduces curved lines (e.g., “C,” “3,” and “E”) by drawing them on the board and showing their role in forming numbers.
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils sing along to the number song.
  • Pupils count numbers 1–8 aloud and identify them on flashcards.
  • Pupils observe and practice writing simple curved lines.

Step 2: Demonstration and Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Introduces the number 9 and explains its shape, using flashcards and large printed visuals.
  • Demonstrates forward counting from 1 to 9 and reverse counting from 9 to 1.
  • Shows how to trace the number 9 on a worksheet and encourages pupils to follow.
  • Models how to count nine objects (e.g., “Let’s count nine shoes together: 1, 2, 3…”).
• Examples:
  • Displays a group of 9 balls and asks, “How many balls are here? Yes, there are 9!”
  • Demonstrates tracing the number 9 on the board while saying, “Follow the curve like this.”
  • Encourages pupils to sky-write number 9 in the air, saying, “Use your finger to draw a big 9 in the air!”
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils count forward from 1 to 9 and backward from 9 to 1.
  • Pupils trace the number 9 on their worksheets or in sand trays.
  • Pupils count groups of nine objects (e.g., shoes or buttons).

Step 3: Hands-On Practice (15 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Distributes plasticine for pupils to mold the number 9 and numbers 1–9.
  • Provides flashcards with numbers 1–9 and objects for matching exercises.
  • Guides pupils in coloring and tracing numbers on worksheets.
  • Ends the session with a lively number song for reinforcement.
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils mold the number 9 and display their work to the teacher.
  • Pupils match numbers 1–9 to objects, such as matching “4” with 4 apples.
  • Pupils trace and color the numbers 9 and 1–9.
  • Pupils clap and sing along to the number song.

Assessment

The teacher assesses pupils by asking them to:

1. Identify the number 9 on flashcards.
2. Count forward from 1 to 9 and backward from 9 to 1.
3. Count objects in groups of nine.
4. Trace and color the number 9 correctly.
5. Match numbers to objects.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to recall and demonstrate reverse counting (9 to 1) and sky-write the number 9.

• Gives praise for effort, e.g., “Well done, Tolu! Your number 9 looks perfect!”

Evaluation Questions

1. What number comes after 8?
2. What number comes before 9?
3. Trace the number 9 in the sand tray.
4. Mold the number 9 using plasticine.
5. Count these objects: 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎. How many apples are there?
6. Reverse count from 9 to 1.

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