Lesson Plan Template
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Grade
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Subject
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Section
Kindergarten
Math
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Competency
Numbers to 20
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Aligned Standards
Counting and Cardinality
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Strand
K.CC.A.1
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Vocabulary
- count
- numeral
- one-to-one corresponces
Count Blocks (up to 20)
Prerequisite Skill
Materials and Preparation
- TeachTastic Worksheet Pack: Includes visual aids for numbers 1-20, block images for counting, and number writing practice.
- Physical Blocks or Tiles: For hands-on counting activities.
- Number Cards: Cards with numerals 1-20.
Learning Objectives
- Students will accurately count a collection of blocks up to 20, match the counted number to its corresponding numeral, and practice writing the numeral.
Introduction
Start the lesson with a short story or scenario involving building something with a specific number of blocks to spark interest in counting and numbers.
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Learn with an example:
- Display eight blocks. Ask students to count them aloud and share their total. Next, display a set of number cards and ask students to match the number of blocks to the correct numeral on a number card.
- Question: "What number is shown by these blocks?"
- Solution: "Count the ones. There are 8 ones. The number is 8." (Note: Ensure clarity in the solution to match the counted number correctly.)
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Guided Practice
Students will be given the "Block by Block Counting" worksheet. They'll practice counting illustrated blocks and circling the correct numeral that matches the number of blocks shown.
Independent Practice
Students will complete the "Numerical Block Towers" worksheet, where they count blocks in various configurations and write the numeral that corresponds to the number of blocks counted.
Differentiation
Support
- For students needing additional support, use one-on-one or small group sessions with real blocks to practice counting and matching numerals.
- Incorporate counting songs or rhymes that reinforce the numbers up to 20.
Extension
- Challenge students with patterns in block arrangements (e.g., counting by 2s) for advanced counting practice.
- Organize a "block counting fair" where students create displays of blocks counting up to 20 and explain their counting strategy.
Assessment
Assess students’ proficiency in counting blocks up to 20 through observation of their engagement during class activities, accuracy in completing worksheets, and their ability to match counted blocks to the correct numerals on exit tickets. Focus on their demonstration of one-to-one correspondence in counting, numeral recognition, and number writing skills to evaluate their mastery of the skill being taught.
Review and closing
Summarize the importance of accurate counting and numeral recognition, celebrating the progress students make in identifying numbers up to 20. Showcase excellent examples and acknowledge all efforts.
Misconceptions
- Students may confuse the quantity with the order of numerals, emphasizing the need to count each item once.
- Some might rush through counting without touching or moving each block, leading to inaccurate counts. Reinforce the importance of one-to-one correspondence in counting.