Number Train Adventure: Exploring Before, After, and In-Between!

Math Grades 1st Grade 8:00 Video
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Lesson Description

Hop aboard the Number Train and learn about the numbers 1 to 10! We'll discover the numbers that come before, after, and in-between, making math fun and easy!

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - The Numbers 1 to 10 Before, after and in Between

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Duration: 8:00
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Key Concepts

  • Number recognition (1-10)
  • Number sequencing
  • Identifying the number before a given number
  • Identifying the number after a given number
  • Identifying the number in-between two given numbers

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the number that comes before a given number between 1 and 10.
  • Students will be able to identify the number that comes after a given number between 1 and 10.
  • Students will be able to identify the number that comes in-between two given numbers between 1 and 10.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing the 'Number Train' concept. Ask students if they've ever seen a train before and what it does. Explain that this special train helps us learn about numbers.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the YouTube video: 'Learn Grade 1 - Maths - The Numbers 1 to 10 Before, after and in Between'. Encourage students to pay close attention to how the numbers are ordered on the train.
  • Before and After (10 mins)
    After the video, review the concepts of 'before' and 'after' using examples from the video. Ask questions like: 'What number comes before 5?' and 'What number comes after 2?' Use fingers or manipulatives to help students visualize.
  • In-Between (10 mins)
    Explain the concept of 'in-between.' Use examples from the video and create new examples. For instance: 'What number is in-between 3 and 5?'
  • Activity Time (10 mins)
    Complete the interactive exercises and quizzes.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the concepts learned during the lesson. Ask students what they learned today. Encourage them to practice with numbers at home.

Interactive Exercises

  • Number Line Fun
    Create a number line on the board or use a pre-made one. Have students point to different numbers and then identify the number before, after, and in-between with guidance.
  • Missing Number Game
    Write a sequence of numbers with one missing (e.g., 1, 2, __, 4, 5). Have students fill in the missing number.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite number between 1 and 10? Why?
  • Can you think of a time when you need to know what number comes before or after another number?

Skills Developed

  • Number recognition
  • Counting
  • Logical thinking
  • Problem-solving

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What number comes after 3?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 2:

What number comes before 7?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 3:

What number is in-between 1 and 3?

Correct Answer: 2

Question 4:

Which number comes right after 5?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 5:

Which number comes right before 9?

Correct Answer: 8

Question 6:

What number is between 6 and 8?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 7:

What number comes after 1?

Correct Answer: 2

Question 8:

What number comes before 5?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 9:

What number is between 2 and 4?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 10:

Which number is right after 8?

Correct Answer: 9

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The number that comes after 4 is ____.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 2:

The number that comes before 2 is ____.

Correct Answer: 1

Question 3:

The number between 7 and 9 is ____.

Correct Answer: 8

Question 4:

____ comes after 6.

Correct Answer: 7

Question 5:

____ comes before 10.

Correct Answer: 9

Question 6:

The number in-between 3 and 5 is ____.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 7:

1, ____, 3

Correct Answer: 2

Question 8:

7, 8, ____

Correct Answer: 9

Question 9:

____, 5, 6

Correct Answer: 4

Question 10:

____, 9, 10

Correct Answer: 8

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.C.5:Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2). CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.A.1:Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral.

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