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Lesson Plan Template

  • Grade

  • Subject

  • Section

Kindergarten

Math

  • Competency

Counting to 3 (K)

  • Aligned Standards

Counting and Cardinality

  • Strand

K.CC.A.1

  • Vocabulary

Count: To say numbers in order while pointing to objects.

Number: A symbol that represents how many objects there are.

Quantity: The amount or number of something.

Picture Count Challenge

Count Pictures (up to 3)

Prerequisite Skill

Materials and Preparation

  • Counting objects (e.g., toy animals, blocks)
  • Worksheets for guided practice and independent practice
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Counting charts
  • Exit tickets

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count objects accurately.
  • Students will be able to answer "how many" questions by counting objects.
  • Students will understand the relationship between numbers and quantities.

Introduction

Begin the lesson by showing a picture with a few dogs. Ask the students, "How many dogs are there?" Allow them to respond. Explain that today we will learn how to count objects to find out how many there are.

Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling

Explain to students that when we count objects, we say one number for each object we point to. Demonstrate this by counting the dogs in the picture. Point to each dog as you say a number, ensuring you say one number per dog.

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Guided Practice

Hand out small groups of counting objects to each student. Together, count the objects in each group. Start with a small number, such as 3 or 4, and gradually increase the number as students become more comfortable. Use counting charts to help students visualize the numbers as they count.

Independent Practice

Provide students with a worksheet that has pictures of different groups of objects. Ask them to count the objects in each group and write the number on the line provided. Move around the room to assist students as needed and ensure they are counting accurately.

Differentiation

Support

  • Provide one-on-one assistance for students who struggle with counting.
  • Use counting songs and rhymes to make learning more engaging.
  • Allow students to use their fingers or physical objects to help them count.

Extension

  • Use larger groups of objects for counting.
  • Introduce simple addition using counting objects.
  • Practice counting objects in different arrangements, such as lines, circles, or scattered.

Assessment

Assess students' understanding through their independent practice worksheets and exit tickets. Check for accuracy in counting and writing numbers.

Review and closing

Review the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of counting each object only once and writing the correct number. Address any common misconceptions, such as skipping objects or counting objects more than once. Allow students to ask any final questions or share their thoughts about counting.

Misconceptions

  • Skipping objects while counting.
  • Counting objects more than once.
  • Not recognizing the last number counted as the total quantity.
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