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Welcome to Numbers! – Greet our little mathematicians – Today’s focus: numbers and counting – Counting with our fingers – Can we count the fingers on one hand together? – Understanding numbers up to 7 – Let’s try counting objects like stickers up to 7 | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of numbers and counting in a fun and interactive way. Start by greeting the students warmly and getting them excited about becoming little mathematicians. Encourage them to participate by asking them to show their fingers and count along with you. This will help them understand that numbers are all around us, including on our own hands. Use this opportunity to count up to 5 using one hand. Then, introduce the idea of counting up to 7 by counting additional objects like stickers. This sets the stage for the day’s lesson and activities, which will involve hands-on counting with tangible items to solidify their understanding of numbers up to 7.

What Are Numbers? – Numbers help us count – Numbers are used daily – Sing a numbers song – A fun song helps us remember numbers – Focus on numbers 1 to 7 – Practice counting with stickers up to 7 | This slide introduces the concept of numbers to Pre-K students, emphasizing their role in counting and daily use. Start by explaining that numbers are symbols we use to tell how many of something we have. Highlight the importance of numbers in everyday life, such as knowing how many apples are in a basket or how many cookies are on a plate. Introduce a catchy song about numbers to engage the students and make learning fun. Focus on the numbers 1 to 7, as this is the target for the lesson. Encourage the children to sing along and use visual aids like stickers to help them count from 1 to 7. This will prepare them for the activity where they will count out stickers, reinforcing their understanding of these numbers.

Counting to 7 with Stickers – Let’s count stickers from 1 to 7 – Every next number is one more – If we have 3 stickers, one more makes 4 – Practice counting: 1 to 7 – Counting helps us understand numbers – Knowing how to count helps with math later on | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of counting up to 7 using stickers as visual aids. Start by engaging the students with colorful stickers and encourage them to count along from 1 to 7. Reinforce the idea that each subsequent number represents an addition of one more sticker. Practice the counting sequence several times to help them memorize the numbers. Use hand motions or a song to make the counting more interactive and fun. The goal is to help students recognize numbers and understand the order of counting, setting a foundation for future arithmetic skills.

Meet the Number Friends 1 to 7 – Each number is unique – Like people, every number has its own place. – Greet numbers 1 to 7 – Say ‘Hi’ to each number as if they’re new friends. – Discover what makes numbers special – What’s special about number 3? It’s the number of sides on a triangle! – Numbers are different from each other – How is 6 different from 1? It’s more! It’s the number of legs on an insect! | This slide introduces the concept of numbers as ‘friends’ to make them relatable to Pre-K students. Emphasize that each number is unique and has its own identity, just like each child in the class. Encourage the children to say hello to each number, reinforcing their recognition and counting skills. Discuss the characteristics that make each number special, such as the number of sides on shapes or objects that correspond to that number. Use visual aids like stickers or images to illustrate the differences between numbers. This activity will help children understand that numbers represent different quantities and have different properties.

Hands-on Counting with Stickers – Let’s count with stickers! – Place stickers on the chart – Each sticker goes in a box on the chart – Count each sticker aloud – Say the numbers 1 to 7 as we go – Stop when we reach 7 | This slide introduces a hands-on activity for Pre-K students to practice counting with tangible objects – stickers. The activity is designed to reinforce number recognition and counting skills up to 7. Teachers should prepare a counting chart with spaces for stickers, ensuring there are at least 7 spaces. As students place a sticker in each box, they should count out loud, which helps with auditory learning. The activity should be interactive and fun, allowing students to visually and physically engage with the counting process. Teachers can walk around the classroom to assist and praise students for their counting. For variation, different colored stickers can be used, or students can be asked to count different types of stickers (e.g., stars, circles, hearts) to make the activity more engaging.

Counting Stickers Together! – Receive a sheet with 7 stickers – Count each sticker one by one – Say the numbers as you stick each one – Place stickers on your chart – Stick them in a row or column – Count out loud together – Helps us learn and remember numbers | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students practice counting to 7 in a fun and interactive way. Each student will receive a sheet with 7 stickers. As a group, we will count each sticker out loud from 1 to 7 as they place them on their chart. This reinforces number recognition, counting skills, and the concept of one-to-one correspondence. Encourage the students to count with you and correct any mistakes gently. Possible variations of the activity could include counting different colored stickers, arranging stickers in different shapes, or even matching stickers to numbered spots on their chart.

Sticker Counting Game – Listen for a number – Count out stickers for your chart – Use your stickers to match the number said – Place the correct number of stickers – If ‘4’ is called, stick four stickers on your chart – Understand counting up to 7 | This interactive class activity is designed to help Pre-K students practice counting up to 7 using stickers, which adds a tactile element to their learning. The teacher will call out a number, and the students will count out and place that number of stickers on their chart. This activity reinforces number recognition, counting skills, and one-to-one correspondence. For the teacher: Prepare sticker charts and ensure there are enough stickers for all students. Call out numbers randomly and give students time to count out and place their stickers. Walk around to assist any student who needs help and to confirm that the stickers are being counted correctly. Possible variations of the activity could include having students swap charts to count each other’s stickers, using different colored stickers for each number, or challenging students to create patterns with their stickers as they place them.

Review and Goodbye: Counting Up to 7 – Excellent counting up to 7! – Show your sticker charts, please – Display your charts with stickers up to 7 – Let’s count our stickers again – Count each sticker out loud together – Time to say goodbye | This slide is meant to conclude the lesson on counting up to 7 with stickers. It serves as a review and a positive reinforcement for the children’s effort during the class. Encourage each child to show their sticker chart and praise their work. Then, lead the class in counting their stickers one more time, ensuring they are engaged and practicing their counting skills. This repetition helps solidify their understanding of numbers up to 7. As you wrap up, make sure to say goodbye to each student, leaving them with a sense of accomplishment and eagerness for the next lesson.