Counting Fun: Learning Numbers 3 and 4!

Math Grades 1st Grade 9:32 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about the numbers 3 and 4 with fun counting activities! We'll count flowers, friends, and more!

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Introduction to Numbers 3 and 4

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Duration: 9:32
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Key Concepts

  • Counting to 3
  • Counting to 4
  • Number recognition (3 and 4)
  • Representing quantities with numbers

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count objects up to 4.
  • Students will be able to recognize the numbers 3 and 4.
  • Students will be able to associate the numbers 3 and 4 with their corresponding quantities.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what numbers they already know. Introduce the video and explain that they will be learning about the numbers 3 and 4.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the video "Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Introduction to Numbers 3 and 4". Encourage students to count along with the video.
  • Counting Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, have students practice counting objects in the classroom or using provided manipulatives (e.g., blocks, counters). Ask questions like, "Can you show me 3 pencils?" or "How many crayons are on the table? Let's count them together."
  • Drawing and Coloring (10 mins)
    Provide students with worksheets or blank paper. Have them draw sets of 3 and 4 objects. They can also color pre-drawn pictures according to number prompts (e.g., color 3 stars, color 4 apples).
  • Number Recognition Game (5 mins)
    Write the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the board. Call out a number and have students point to it. You can also show flashcards with the numbers and have students say the number aloud.

Interactive Exercises

  • Counting with Objects
    Provide students with small objects like blocks, beads, or crayons. Ask them to create groups of 3 and 4 objects. Then, have them compare the groups and say which group has more or fewer objects.
  • Number Hunt
    Hide number cards (3 and 4) around the classroom. Have students find the cards and then draw that many objects on a piece of paper.

Discussion Questions

  • What are some things you see every day that you can count?
  • Can you think of a time when you needed to count something?
  • What does the number 3 remind you of?
  • What does the number 4 remind you of?

Skills Developed

  • Counting skills
  • Number recognition
  • One-to-one correspondence
  • Fine motor skills (drawing and coloring)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

How many fingers are shown?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 2:

Which number shows how many dogs are there?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 3:

How many apples are shown?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 4:

Which number is four?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 5:

Count the cats. How many are there?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 6:

How many suns do you see?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 7:

If you have 2 cookies and get 1 more, how many do you have?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 8:

Which group has 4 things?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 9:

Which is the right number of triangles?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 10:

Select which number is larger?

Correct Answer: 4

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

1, 2, ______

Correct Answer: 3

Question 2:

There are ______ fingers on one hand, not including the thumb.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 3:

If you have 2 apples and get 2 more, you have ______ apples.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 4:

Three is more than ____.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 5:

Four is after ____.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 6:

My dog has ____ legs.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 7:

I like to have ____ scoop(s) of icecream.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 8:

You need to color ____ circles on the paper.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 9:

Two plus one more equals _______.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 10:

______ comes before 4.

Correct Answer: 3

Educational Standards

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. 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.MD.C.4:Organize, represent, and interpret data with up to three categories; ask and answer questions about the total number of data points, how many in each category, and how many more or less are in one category than in another.

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