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Welcome to Numbers! – Greetings, young mathematicians! – Today’s focus: numbers and counting – Counting challenge: Who can reach 7? – Let’s count together: 1, 2, 3, … up to 7! – Visual learning with ten frames – Ten frames help us see numbers easily | This slide is designed to introduce Kindergarten students to the concept of numbers and counting, specifically up to the number 7. Start the class with a warm welcome and encourage the children to see themselves as ‘little mathematicians’ to build their confidence in learning math. Engage the students by asking if anyone can count to 7, allowing them to participate and demonstrate their current understanding of numbers. Introduce ten frames as a visual tool to help them understand and visualize numbers within the context of 10, which is a foundational concept in math. Use the ten frames to show numbers up to 7 in a way that is easy for young learners to grasp. The goal is to make the learning process interactive and fun, setting a positive tone for future math lessons.

Learning with Ten Frames – What is a ten frame? – A ten frame helps us count easily – Ten frames have 10 spaces – Each space can hold one object or mark – Filling in the ten frame – We add objects to show a number – Showing numbers up to 7 – Practice with numbers 1 to 7 | Introduce the ten frame as a simple, yet powerful visual tool for learning basic math concepts such as counting, number recognition, and the concept of ten. Explain that a ten frame has 10 fixed spaces that can be filled with objects or marks to represent numbers. Demonstrate how to fill the ten frame sequentially to help students visualize numbers up to 7. Encourage students to practice by placing items like counters, stickers, or drawings in each box of the ten frame, starting with one item and adding more until they reach seven. This activity will help solidify their understanding of numbers and quantity.

Counting with Ten Frames – Starting with one spot – Look, one spot is filled in! – Each spot equals one number – Fill spots left to right – We always start filling from the top left corner. – Practice counting to 7 – Let’s fill the frame together up to 7. | This slide introduces kindergarteners to the concept of ten frames, which are tools used to teach counting and number patterns. Start by showing a ten frame with one spot filled to represent the number one. Explain that each spot on the ten frame represents one unit. Demonstrate how to fill the spots sequentially from left to right, and from the top row to the bottom row. Use hands-on activities with actual ten frames and counters to help students practice. Encourage them to count aloud as they place each counter. This visual and tactile approach helps solidify their understanding of numbers up to 7. Prepare to assist students who may struggle with the left-to-right and top-to-bottom concept.

Learning Numbers 2 and 3 with Ten Frames – Visualizing number 2 on a ten frame – Two dots in the first row of the ten frame – Adding one more to see number 3 – Place a third dot to fill the next spot – Counting together: 1, 2 and then 1, 2, 3 – Practice counting aloud as a class | This slide is aimed at helping Kindergarten students visualize and understand the numbers 2 and 3 using ten frames. Start by showing them a ten frame with two filled spots to represent the number 2. Then, add one more spot to the frame to illustrate the number 3, emphasizing the concept of counting on. Engage the students by counting together and encourage them to use their fingers to represent the numbers as they count. This interactive approach helps solidify their understanding of numbers and counting sequences. For the activity, provide each student with a physical or paper ten frame and counters to practice on their own.

Counting with Ten Frames: Numbers 4, 5, and 6 – Filling spots to show number 4 – Imagine 4 dots on the frame – Adding one more to make 5 – Place another dot for 5 – Counting up to 6 on the frame – Add one more, we reach 6 – Observing the nearly full frame | This slide is aimed at helping Kindergarten students visualize the concept of counting using ten frames. Start by showing them how to fill four spots on the ten frame. Then, add one more to demonstrate how the frame changes as we move to number 5. Continue by filling in the sixth spot and point out that we’re almost filling the entire frame, with just one spot left for the day’s lesson. Encourage the students to draw their own ten frames and fill in the spots as they count. This hands-on activity will help solidify their understanding of numbers and counting.

Number 7 on Ten Frames – Visualizing the number 7 – A ten frame has 10 spots. We fill 7 to show the number 7. – Counting filled spots together – Let’s count each filled spot: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7! – Recognizing 7 on a ten frame – See how 7 spots look on the ten frame? That’s how we picture 7. – Celebrating our counting to 7 | This slide is aimed at helping Kindergarten students visualize and understand the number 7 using a ten frame. A ten frame is a simple yet powerful tool for young learners to grasp basic number concepts. By filling in 7 of the 10 available spots, children can see what the number 7 ‘looks like.’ Counting the filled spots aloud with the class reinforces their counting skills and helps them associate the visual representation with the numerical value. After counting, ensure to acknowledge their effort and success in recognizing the number 7 on the ten frame. This activity not only teaches them about the number 7 but also prepares them for understanding more complex mathematical concepts in the future.

Let’s Practice Together: Ten Frames! – It’s your turn to try ten frames – Each student gets a ten frame and counters – Can you show the number 7? – Place 7 counters on your ten frame – Let’s see who can do it! | This slide is for a hands-on class activity where students will practice using ten frames to show numbers up to 7. Distribute a ten frame and a set of counters to each student. Guide them to place the counters on the ten frame to represent the number 7. This activity helps students visualize the concept of counting and number representation. As they work, walk around the classroom to offer help and encouragement. After completing the task, discuss as a class how the ten frame was filled (e.g., one full row of 5 and 2 in the next row). This reinforces the idea of 5 as a benchmark number and introduces the concept of ‘5 plus some more’ to make 7. Possible variations for different students could include using different colored counters to show the number 7 in various ways, or asking advanced students to show the number in more than one way on their ten frame.

Class Activity: Ten Frame Fun – Play a game with ten frames – Teacher calls out a number – Fill your frame to match the number – Use counters to represent the number on your frame – Who’s the fastest and most accurate? – Ready, set, go! Let’s practice counting with speed and accuracy | This activity is designed to help Kindergarten students practice counting and visualizing numbers using ten frames. The teacher will call out numbers from 1 to 7, and students will place counters on their ten frames to represent the called number. This game encourages quick thinking and helps students to solidify their understanding of numbers within ten. It’s important to monitor the students to ensure they are placing the correct number of counters and to provide assistance if needed. Possible variations of the activity could include using different colored counters for odd and even numbers, having students call out numbers for their peers, or timing the activity to add a competitive element.

Review and Goodbye: Ten Frames Triumph! – Great job learning with ten frames! – Ten frames make numbers clear. – Visual tool to understand numbers up to 7. – Practice makes perfect! – Next time, we’ll count higher! | This slide is meant to congratulate the students on their progress with understanding numbers using ten frames. It’s important to reinforce the concept that ten frames are a visual aid that helps them easily recognize and understand numbers up to 7. Encourage the students to keep practicing at home with their parents or guardians. Let them know that their hard work is appreciated and that they are now ready to take on the next challenge, which will be counting even higher numbers. Provide some simple ten frame exercises as take-home activities to reinforce today’s lesson.