Reverse Counting of Numbers 5–1, 10–1

Number Work Nursery 1 Age 3 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 8

Subject: Number Work

Class: Nursery 1
Age: 3 years
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Topic: Reverse Counting of Numbers 5–1, 10–1
Duration: 30 minutes

Learning Objectives

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

1. Arrange number cards 10–1 on a ladder or fishing net hook to understand reverse counting.
2. Count numbers 5–1 in reverse order.
3. Count numbers 10–1 in reverse order.
4. Rearrange number cards in ascending and descending order.
5. Sing songs that reinforce reverse counting.

Learning Activities

1. Pupils practice reverse counting using number flashcards.
2. Pupils arrange number cards from 10–1 on a ladder or fishing net hook.
3. Pupils count backwards from 5–1 and 10–1.
4. Pupils rearrange number cards in both ascending and descending order.
5. Pupils sing songs that focus on reverse counting.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration: Pupils work in groups to arrange and count numbers.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Pupils solve puzzles involving arranging numbers in reverse order.
• Creativity and Imagination: Pupils use imaginative activities like hooking numbers onto a fishing net or tracing numbers.

Learning Materials

• Number flashcards (1–10).
• Ladder or fishing net hook for arranging numbers.
• Number charts.
• Sand trays for tracing numbers.
• Crayons for coloring activities.
• Songs that reinforce reverse counting.

Online Resources:

• Counting Games for Kids
• Interactive Counting Videos

Instructional Procedure

Step 1: Introduction and Revision (5 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Greets the pupils and sings a number song (e.g., “10 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed”).
  • Revises forward counting from 1–10.
  • Introduces the concept of reverse counting, explaining that it is counting backwards.
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils sing along to the number song.
  • Pupils count forward from 1–10.
  • Pupils listen as the teacher demonstrates reverse counting.

Step 2: Demonstration and Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Demonstrates reverse counting using number flashcards, arranging them on a ladder or fishing net hook in reverse order (10–1).
  • Guides pupils to count backwards from 5–1 and then 10–1 using flashcards.
  • Encourages pupils to participate in rearranging the cards from ascending to descending order.
• Examples:
  • “This is number 10. What comes before 10? It’s 9! Let’s count backwards together: 10, 9, 8…”
  • “Now, let’s count backwards from 5: 5, 4, 3…”
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils observe and count as the teacher demonstrates reverse counting.
  • Pupils practice reverse counting using flashcards.
  • Pupils rearrange number cards in reverse order with the teacher’s guidance.

Step 3: Hands-On Practice (15 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activity:
  • Provides pupils with individual or group activities to:
    • Arrange number cards in descending order from 10–1.
    • Count backwards using flashcards and number charts.
    • Sing a reverse counting song (e.g., “10 Little Ducks Went Out One Day”).
  • Provides tracing worksheets where pupils trace numbers in reverse order (10–1).
• Learners’ Activity:
  • Pupils count backwards using their flashcards and worksheets.
  • Pupils participate in arranging and rearranging numbers on the ladder or fishing net hook.
  • Pupils trace numbers in reverse order on the worksheets.
  • Pupils sing and act out reverse counting songs.

Assessment

The teacher assesses pupils by asking them to:

1. Arrange number cards from 10–1 on a ladder or net hook.
2. Count backwards from 5–1 and 10–1 aloud.
3. Rearrange number cards in ascending and descending order.
4. Trace numbers in reverse order on a worksheet.
5. Sing a reverse counting song.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to:

• Count backwards from 10–1 without visual aids.
• Recall what they learned about reverse counting.
• Reinforce learning with a fun reverse counting song.

The teacher praises pupils for their efforts and reminds them to practice reverse counting at home.

Evaluation Questions

1. Count backwards from 5–1.
2. Count backwards from 10–1.
3. What number comes before 8 when counting backwards?
4. Arrange these numbers in descending order: 3, 7, 5, 9.
5. Rearrange these numbers in ascending order: 10, 8, 6, 4, 2.
6. Trace the numbers 10, 9, and 8 in your workbook.
7. Sing a reverse counting song.

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