Number Writing Fun: Zeros to Fives!

Math Grades 1st Grade 9:20 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn to write numbers 0 to 5 with fun activities!

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Writing 0 to 5 Numbers

KidsClassroom - Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs

Duration: 9:20
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Key Concepts

  • Number recognition (0-5)
  • Number formation (writing 0-5)
  • Counting and quantity association

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly write the numbers 0 to 5.
  • Students will be able to associate the written number with its corresponding quantity (e.g., 3 with three objects).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what their favorite number is between 0 and 5. Show the video 'Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Writing 0 to 5 Numbers' by KidsClassroom - Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs. Explain that they will learn how to write each of these numbers.
  • Number Zero (5 mins)
    Following the video, guide students to write the number 0. Emphasize the anti-clockwise direction. Have them trace 0 in the air, on their desks, and then on paper. Relate it to having nothing - 'zero cookies'.
  • Numbers One to Five (15 mins)
    Repeat the process for numbers 1 to 5. For each number: show how to write it, have students practice tracing and writing, and then relate the number to a quantity. For example, show one block, two pencils, three crayons, four erasers, and five markers. Discuss the direction of the strokes for writing each number.
  • Practice and Review (10 mins)
    Provide students with a worksheet containing dotted numbers for them to trace, and blank spaces for them to practice writing numbers 0-5. Have students draw the correct number of objects next to each number they write (e.g., draw 3 stars next to the number 3).
  • Wrap up (5 mins)
    Review all the numbers learned in class. Ask students to name a number and write it on the board. Praise effort and participation.

Interactive Exercises

  • Number Hunt
    Hide number cards (0-5) around the room. Have students find the cards and say the number out loud, then draw that many objects on a piece of paper.
  • Counting Objects
    Provide small objects (e.g., blocks, counters, crayons). Ask students to make groups with a specific number of objects (e.g., 'Make a group of 4 blocks').

Discussion Questions

  • What are some things we have only one of?
  • Can you show me what zero fingers looks like?
  • Which number is bigger, 3 or 5? How do you know?

Skills Developed

  • Number writing
  • Fine motor skills
  • Number recognition
  • Counting

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which number looks like a snake going around?

Correct Answer: 0

Question 2:

Which number is used when you have nothing?

Correct Answer: 0

Question 3:

How many fingers are on one hand?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 4:

Which number is the same as two ducks?

Correct Answer: 2

Question 5:

Which number has a straight line at the top and then goes down and around?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 6:

Which number is made of two curves facing each other?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 7:

Which number looks like half of a heart?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 8:

Which number comes after three?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 9:

If you have one cookie and get four more, how many cookies do you have?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 10:

Which number is smallest?

Correct Answer: 0

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The number that means nothing is ____.

Correct Answer: zero

Question 2:

The number that looks like a stick is ____.

Correct Answer: one

Question 3:

The number of eyes you have is ____.

Correct Answer: two

Question 4:

The number of wheels on a tricycle is ____.

Correct Answer: three

Question 5:

The number of legs on a dog is ____.

Correct Answer: four

Question 6:

The number of fingers on one hand is ____.

Correct Answer: five

Question 7:

If you count one, two, then the next number is ____.

Correct Answer: three

Question 8:

One more than four is ____.

Correct Answer: five

Question 9:

One less than two is ____.

Correct Answer: one

Question 10:

The number that comes between 2 and 4 is ____.

Correct Answer: three

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).

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