Engaging Activities to Teach Number 10 in Nursery 1

Number Work Nursery 1 Age 3 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 4

Subject: Number Work

Class: Nursery 1
Age: 3 years
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Topic: Introduction to Number 10
Duration: 30 minutes

Learning Objectives

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

1. Read the number 10 aloud.
2. Count numbers from 1 to 10.
3. Count objects in groups of ten.
4. Trace and color the number 10.
5. Match the number 10 with objects.
6. Reverse count from 10 to 1.
7. Skip count from 1 to 10 (e.g., 1, 3, 5, 7, 9).

Learning Activities

1. Pupils pronounce “one” and “zero” as 10.
2. Pupils count forward from 1 to 10 and backward from 10 to 1.
3. Pupils identify and count objects in groups of ten (e.g., blocks, beads).
4. Pupils trace the number 10 using crayons and sand trays.
5. Pupils color the number 10 on worksheets.
6. Pupils mold the number 10 and numbers 1–10 using plasticine.
7. Pupils match numbers 1–10 with objects and flashcards.
8. Pupils sing number songs to reinforce learning.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration: Pupils engage with peers in group activities.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Pupils match numbers to objects and practice reverse counting.
• Creativity and Imagination: Pupils mold numbers with plasticine and color their worksheets.

Learning Materials

• Number flashcards (1–10).
• Number charts.
• Objects for counting (e.g., counters, buttons).
• Picture books with numbers and objects.
• Crayons for coloring.
• Sand trays for tracing.
• Plasticine for molding numbers.
• Number songs.

Online Resources:

• Math-only-math.com

Instructional Procedure

Step 1: Introduction and Revision (5 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Greets the pupils and starts with a fun number song (e.g., “One little, two little, three little fingers…”).
  • Revises numbers 1–9 using flashcards and counting objects.
  • Introduces the number 10 by showing a large flashcard and explaining it as “one and zero make ten.”
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils sing along to the number song.
  • Pupils count numbers 1–9 aloud and identify them on flashcards.
  • Pupils observe and repeat the pronunciation of the number 10.

Step 2: Demonstration and Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Demonstrates counting objects in groups of ten (e.g., “Let’s count ten beads together: 1, 2, 3…10!”).
  • Shows how to trace the number 10 using crayons and sand trays.
  • Guides pupils to color the number 10 on their worksheets.
  • Demonstrates reverse counting from 10 to 1 and skip counting from 1 to 10.
• Examples:
  • “This is the number 10. It’s made of a 1 and a 0.”
  • “Can you count ten blocks with me? Let’s go: 1, 2, 3…10!”
  • “Now let’s count backward from 10. Watch me: 10, 9, 8…”
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils count objects in groups of ten.
  • Pupils trace the number 10 on their worksheets or in sand trays.
  • Pupils practice reverse counting from 10 to 1.

Step 3: Hands-On Practice (15 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Provides plasticine for pupils to mold the number 10 and numbers 1–10.
  • Distributes flashcards with numbers and objects for matching activities.
  • Encourages pupils to color and decorate their number 10 worksheets.
  • Ends the session with a lively number song.
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils mold the number 10 and display their work.
  • Pupils match flashcards of numbers to objects (e.g., match “5” with 5 apples).
  • Pupils color and trace the number 10.
  • Pupils sing and clap along to the number song.

Assessment

The teacher assesses pupils by asking them to:

1. Identify the number 10 on flashcards.
2. Count forward from 1 to 10 and backward from 10 to 1.
3. Count objects in groups of ten.
4. Trace and color the number 10 correctly.
5. Match numbers to objects.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to recall the number 10, demonstrate reverse counting, and trace the number in the air.

• Gives praise, e.g., “Great job, Chioma! Your number 10 looks amazing!”

Evaluation Questions

1. What number comes after 9?
2. What number comes before 10?
3. Trace the number 10 in the sand tray.
4. Mold the number 10 using plasticine.
5. Count these objects: 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎. How many apples are there?
6. Reverse count from 10 to 1.
7. Skip count from 1 to 10 (e.g., 1, 3, 5…).

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