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Welcome to Counting! – Greetings little mathematicians! – Today’s focus: Learning numbers – Show 1 finger, then 2, then 3 – Practice showing numbers with fingers – Numbers can be fun! – We use numbers every day! | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of numbers using a fun and interactive approach. Start by greeting the students warmly to create an engaging learning environment. Explain that the day’s lesson will be about understanding and recognizing numbers 1, 2, and 3. Encourage the children to participate by showing 1 finger, then 2 fingers, and finally 3 fingers, to visually connect the number with its quantity. Emphasize that numbers are a part of our daily lives and can be enjoyable to learn about. The goal is to make the students comfortable with numbers and to understand that they represent quantities in a tangible way.

What Are Numbers? – Numbers help us count – Counting toys, steps, or claps – Numbers are used daily – Buying snacks, playing games – Meet numbers 1, 2, and 3 – Number 1: a single apple, Number 2: a pair of socks, Number 3: a trio of crayons – Pictures represent numbers | This slide introduces the concept of numbers to Pre-K students, emphasizing their role in counting and everyday use. Start by explaining that numbers are symbols we use to tell how many of something we have. Show them how we use numbers in daily life, like counting objects or during play. Introduce the numbers 1, 2, and 3 with visual aids, such as pictures or actual items, to help them understand the quantity each number represents. For example, show one apple for number 1, two socks for number 2, and three crayons for number 3. Encourage the children to practice counting with real-life objects to solidify their understanding of these numbers.

Learning the Number 1 – This is the number 1 – One of something means 1 – When you have a single toy, that’s 1 toy – Counting one apple – Let’s say ‘1’ as we look at one apple – Number 1 in our lives | This slide introduces the concept of the number 1 to Pre-K students. It’s important to start with the very basics, showing them the numeral and associating it with a single item. Use a real apple or a picture of an apple to visually demonstrate the concept of ‘one’. Encourage the children to say the number out loud and to hold up one finger to represent the number 1. Reinforce the idea by pointing out single items in the classroom or items they may have one of at home, like a nose or a mouth. This tangible approach helps them grasp the concept of ‘one’ in a practical and memorable way.

Learning the Number 2 with Ducks – This is the number 2 – Number 2 for two items – Like two apples, two toys – Counting two ducks – Quack-quack, one duck, two ducks – Practice with two objects – Find two things to count | This slide introduces the concept of the number 2 to Pre-K students. Start by showing them the numeral and saying it out loud. Explain that when we have two of something, like two toys or two apples, we use the number 2. Use a visual aid of two ducks to count together with the class, emphasizing each duck as you count. Encourage the children to practice by finding two objects in the classroom or at home to count. This hands-on activity helps solidify their understanding of the number 2 through repetition and real-world examples.

Learning the Number 3 with Pictures – This is the number 3 – Number 3 for three items – Like 3 apples, 3 cars, or 3 blocks – Counting three balloons – Imagine 3 colorful balloons in the sky – Practice with number 3 – Find 3 toys and count them together | This slide introduces the concept of the number 3 to Pre-K students. Start by showing them the numeral ‘3’ and explaining that it represents the quantity of three items. Use tangible examples like apples, cars, or blocks to illustrate this point. Engage the students by counting three balloons together, either with a picture or actual balloons if available. Encourage the children to practice by finding three items in the classroom or at home and counting them aloud. This hands-on activity helps solidify their understanding of the number 3 and its association with quantities.

Matching Numbers with Pictures – Show numbers using pictures – One cookie, two shoes, three bears – Visual examples: 1 cookie, 2 shoes, 3 teddy bears – Match pictures to correct numbers – Draw lines from pictures to numbers 1, 2, 3 – Fun with counting and matching! | This slide introduces the concept of representing numbers with pictures, which helps Pre-K students visualize quantities and associate them with numbers. Start by showing images of single items, pairs, and groups of three to illustrate the numbers 1, 2, and 3. Encourage the children to count the items in each picture out loud. Then, present an interactive activity where students match pictures of items to the corresponding numbers. This could involve drawing lines from pictures to numbers or using physical objects and number cards in the classroom. The goal is to make the learning experience engaging and to reinforce the concept of counting and number recognition through visual aids and hands-on activities.

Let’s Practice Counting to 3! – Count items in pictures – Look at each picture and say the numbers out loud. – Use fingers to show numbers – Hold up 1, 2, or 3 fingers to match the items. – Practice with different items – Try counting apples, balls, and ducks. – Have fun counting! | This slide is designed to engage Pre-K students in a counting activity using visual aids. Present pictures with different sets of items, ensuring that each set contains up to 3 items. Encourage the children to count the items aloud and use their fingers to represent the number they’ve counted. This tactile approach helps reinforce their understanding of numbers and counting. Rotate through various items to maintain interest and challenge their counting skills. Keep the activity light-hearted and praise their efforts to build confidence. Possible activities include counting colorful fruit images, toy cars, or illustrated animals. The goal is to make counting enjoyable and interactive.

Class Activity: Number Art! – Pick a number: 1, 2, or 3 – Draw your favorite things – Could be animals, fruits, or toys – Count as you draw each one – This helps connect numbers to real objects – Share with the class | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students understand the concept of numbers by visually connecting them with objects they can relate to. Teachers should encourage students to choose a number between 1 and 3 and then draw that number of their favorite things, such as animals, fruits, or toys. As they draw, prompt them to count aloud each item to reinforce the connection between the numeral and the quantity it represents. After completing their artwork, students should be given the opportunity to present their drawings to the class, fostering a sense of sharing and enhancing their counting skills through peer interaction. Possible variations of the activity could include using stickers, stamps, or collage materials to represent the chosen number.