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Lesson Plan Template

  • Grade

  • Subject

  • Section

Kindergarten

Math

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  • Competency

Counting to 3 (K)

  • Aligned Standards

Counting and Cardinality

  • Strand

K.CC.B.4b

  • Vocabulary

Count: To determine the total number of objects in a group.

Quantity: The number of objects in a group.

Objects: Items that can be counted, such as cars, apples, or blocks.

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Represent Numbers with Pictures to 3

Prerequisite Skill

Count Pictures (up to 3)

Materials and Preparation

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • TeachTastic Worksheet Pack for Representing Numbers with Pictures
  • Picture cards with varying quantities of objects (up to 3)
  • Student notebooks and pencils

Learning Objectives

  • Students will understand how to represent numbers using pictures.
  • Students will be able to identify and count objects up to 3 in pictures.
  • Students will demonstrate their understanding through counting exercises and identifying correct quantities in pictures.

Introduction

Begin by discussing why counting objects is important. Provide an example with two pictures: one with two cars and one with three cars. Ask students which picture shows three cars. Explain that counting helps us determine the correct quantity.

Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling

Display the two pictures on the board: one with two cars and one with three cars. Ask students, "Which picture shows 3?" Guide them to count the cars in each picture:

  1. Show the picture with two cars and count aloud: "1, 2."
  2. Show the picture with three cars and count aloud: "1, 2, 3." Explain that the picture with three cars shows the quantity of three. Write the number "3" next to the picture with three cars.

Guided Practice

Hand out the Guided Practice worksheet from the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack. Work through the first few pictures together, counting the objects and identifying the correct quantities. Use cards with different quantities of objects to engage students in counting and identifying the correct number.

Independent Practice

Students will complete the Practice worksheet independently, where they count objects in various pictures and identify the correct quantities. Encourage students to write the number next to each picture.

Differentiation

Support

  • Visual Aids: Use posters or charts with numbers and corresponding quantities of objects to reinforce counting.
  • Peer Assistance: Pair students who understand the concept with those needing extra help.

Extension

  • Real-Life Application: Ask students to count objects in their environment, such as toys or books, and share their findings with the class.
  • Creative Counting: Have students draw a picture with a certain number of objects and exchange with a partner to count and identify the correct quantity.

Assessment

Use the Assessment worksheet from the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack to evaluate students' understanding. Ensure they can accurately count objects and identify the correct quantities in pictures.

Review and closing

Review the importance of counting objects accurately. Address common misconceptions, such as miscounting or skipping objects. Allow students to ask any final questions or share their observations about the lesson.

Misconceptions

  1. Skipping objects while counting: Clarify the importance of counting each object once.
  2. Misidentifying quantities: Ensure students understand that the number written must match the counted quantity.
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