Interaction of Numbers 1–10 with Objects in the Classroom

Number Work Nursery 1 Age 3 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 5

Subject: Number Work

Class: Nursery 1
Age: 3 years
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Topic: Interaction of Numbers 1–10 with Objects in the Classroom
Duration: 30 minutes

Learning Objectives

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

1. Recognize and identify numbers 1–10.
2. Match numbers 1–10 with objects in the classroom.
3. Count objects corresponding to each number from 1–10.
4. Group objects in tens, fives, or other smaller numbers.
5. Trace and color numbers 1–10.

Learning Activities

1. Pupils identify numbers 1–10 on flashcards and classroom charts.
2. Pupils count objects in the classroom, such as chairs, pencils, and books, to match numbers 1–10.
3. Pupils group objects in sets corresponding to each number.
4. Pupils trace and color numbers 1–10 in their workbooks.
5. Pupils sing counting songs to reinforce number recognition.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration: Pupils work in pairs or small groups to identify and count objects.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Pupils match numbers to objects accurately.
• Creativity and Imagination: Pupils trace and color numbers, using their creativity to decorate them.

Learning Materials

• Number flashcards (1–10).
• Classroom objects (e.g., chairs, pencils, erasers, toys).
• Number charts.
• Crayons and coloring worksheets.
• Sand trays for tracing.
• Plasticine for molding numbers.
• Number songs.

Online Resources:

• Educational Number Games
• YouTube Learning Videos

Instructional Procedure

Step 1: Introduction and Revision (5 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Begins with a warm-up counting song (e.g., “This Old Man, He Played One…”).
  • Revises numbers 1–10 using flashcards and number charts.
  • Explains how numbers relate to objects, using examples like “2 chairs,” “5 pencils,” etc.
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils sing along to the counting song.
  • Pupils identify numbers 1–10 on flashcards.
  • Pupils watch as the teacher demonstrates counting objects in the classroom.

Step 2: Demonstration and Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Demonstrates how to count classroom objects like pencils, books, and erasers.
  • Asks pupils to group objects according to numbers (e.g., “Find 4 pencils and 3 books”).
  • Guides pupils to trace numbers 1–10 on sand trays.
• Examples:
  • “Here are 5 books. Let’s count together: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.”
  • “This is the number 6. Can you find 6 crayons on your table?”
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils count and group classroom objects as instructed.
  • Pupils trace numbers 1–10 in sand trays.

Step 3: Hands-On Practice (15 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Provides coloring worksheets with numbers 1–10 and matching objects.
  • Asks pupils to match numbers to groups of objects (e.g., match “8” to 8 chairs).
  • Encourages pupils to mold numbers 1–10 using plasticine.
  • Leads a fun activity where pupils skip count from 1–10.
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils color and trace numbers on their worksheets.
  • Pupils match numbers to classroom objects.
  • Pupils mold numbers 1–10 with plasticine.
  • Pupils practice skip counting (e.g., 1, 3, 5…).

Assessment

The teacher assesses pupils by asking them to:

1. Identify numbers 1–10 on flashcards.
2. Count classroom objects accurately.
3. Group objects according to numbers.
4. Match numbers to corresponding objects.
5. Trace and color numbers 1–10.

Conclusion

The teacher wraps up by reviewing the lesson and asking pupils to recall numbers and match them with objects in the classroom.

• Provides positive reinforcement: “Great job, everyone! You’re all super counters today!”

Evaluation Questions

1. What number comes after 9?
2. What number comes before 5?
3. Count 7 pencils and place them on your desk.
4. Match the number 10 with objects in the classroom.
5. Trace the number 3 in your sand tray.
6. How many chairs are in this group? 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎.
7. Mold the number 4 using plasticine.

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