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Welcome to Counting! – Greeting our First Graders – Today’s goal: Count to 20 – We’ll practice counting objects up to 20 – Counting in daily life – We use counting for sharing toys, buying snacks, and more – Practice makes perfect – The more we count, the better we get! | This slide is designed to create a welcoming atmosphere for first graders as they review counting up to 20. Start the lesson by greeting the students warmly to make them feel comfortable. Explain that the goal for today is to practice counting up to 20, which is an important skill for their math development. Illustrate how counting is used in everyday situations, such as sharing toys or buying snacks, to make the concept relatable. Encourage the students to understand that practice is key to becoming good at counting. Plan to engage them with various counting activities during the session, using objects they can relate to, and ensure that each student participates and practices counting out loud.

Let’s Warm Up: Counting Together! – Begin with a counting warm-up – Count aloud from 1 to 20 – Practice counting in sequence as a group – Who can start the counting? – Encourage a volunteer to lead – Everyone joins in! – Support each other in counting | This slide is designed to engage the students in a group activity that serves as a warm-up for the lesson on counting. Start by explaining the importance of warming up our brains for math, just like we warm up our bodies for exercise. Encourage a volunteer to start counting from 1 to 20, and then have the rest of the class join in. This will help reinforce their counting skills and get them comfortable with participating. Make sure to praise their efforts and correct any mistakes gently. You can also use physical movements, like clapping or jumping, to make the counting more interactive and fun. After the warm-up, transition to more focused counting exercises or introduce new concepts.

Counting Objects Up to 20 – Counting is not only numbers – Let’s count apples, balls, books – For example, 5 apples, 7 balls, 12 books – Practice counting in groups – We’ll count items together in class – Groups will have up to 20 items – Make sure no group has more than 20 | This slide introduces the concept of counting objects, which helps students understand that numbers represent quantities of real-life items. Use tangible examples like apples, balls, and books to make the lesson relatable. During the class, engage students in counting exercises with different objects in groups, ensuring that each group has no more than 20 items to align with the lesson’s objective. This hands-on activity will reinforce their counting skills and help them visualize quantities. Encourage students to count aloud and use their fingers if necessary to keep track of the count.

Number Sequences Up to 20 – Numbers follow a special order – Recognizing and completing sequences – Sequences have a pattern, like 1, 2, 3, 4… – What comes after 15? – If we have 15, what’s next? 16! – Practice sequencing together – We’ll do fun activities to learn sequences | This slide introduces the concept of number sequences to first graders, emphasizing the idea that numbers come in a specific order. Start by explaining that a sequence is a set of things (numbers, in this case) that are in a particular order. Use simple examples to show sequences they are familiar with, like counting from 1 to 10. Then, challenge them with what comes after a given number, such as 15, to engage them in thinking ahead in the sequence. Encourage participation by asking students to call out the next numbers in a sequence. Prepare interactive activities where students can practice completing sequences by filling in missing numbers, both as a class and in smaller groups or pairs.

Counting with Stories – Stories make counting fun – I’ll tell a story, we count together – As I read, listen carefully and count – Count characters in the story – Keep track of each animal that appears – How many animals can we find? – Let’s find out together after the story | This slide introduces an interactive counting activity using storytelling to engage first-grade students. The teacher will read a story aloud to the class, and as the story progresses, the students will count the number of animals mentioned. This activity helps students practice counting up to 20 in a fun and engaging way. It also aids in developing listening skills as they have to pay attention to the story to keep an accurate count. The teacher should choose a story with a clear and simple plot that includes various animals appearing throughout. After the story, the teacher can facilitate a discussion where students share their counts and confirm the correct number of animals together. This reinforces the counting skills and encourages participation.

Fun with Counting Games – Counting can be fun with games – We’ll play a counting game together – We’ll count objects or do actions together – Get ready to move and count – Maybe we’ll hop, clap, or step while counting – Counting with friends is exciting | This slide introduces the concept of using games to make counting up to 20 more engaging for first graders. The teacher should prepare a simple counting game that involves physical movement, such as hopping a certain number of times or clapping hands while counting. This activity helps to reinforce number recognition and counting sequence in a fun and interactive way. Possible activities include ‘Count and Move,’ where students count as they perform an action, ‘Number Hunt,’ where they find and count items around the classroom, or ‘Musical Numbers,’ where they count steps taken during music. The goal is to create a lively atmosphere where children are excited to participate and practice their counting skills.

Counting Scavenger Hunt Activity – Let’s start our counting hunt! – Find items around our room – Look for pencils, books, or blocks – Count items with a buddy – Work together to count correctly – Each pair counts up to 20 items | This interactive activity is designed to reinforce counting skills up to 20. Students will pair up and search the classroom for items to count, such as pencils, books, blocks, or other classroom materials. They should work together to ensure they count accurately. The teacher should circulate the room to assist pairs as needed, encourage collaboration, and verify counts. Possible variations of the activity could include counting different colored items, grouping items by type, or timing the activity for a fun challenge. This hands-on approach helps solidify the concept of counting and number recognition in a fun and engaging way.

Counting Review and Farewell – Celebrating our counting skills – Review: Counting up to 20 – We practiced counting from 1 to 20 in order. – Applaud our counting journey – Clap for each other – we’ve all done well! – Looking forward to more numbers | This slide is meant to wrap up the counting lesson on a positive note, reinforcing what the students have learned and acknowledging their efforts. Start by congratulating the class on their hard work in learning to count up to 20. Review the counting sequence by having the students count aloud together, ensuring they are confident in their ability to count from 1 to 20. Encourage the students to give themselves and their classmates a round of applause, fostering a sense of accomplishment and community. End the lesson by expressing excitement for future lessons where they will learn to count even higher, setting the stage for continued learning and growth in mathematics.