Counting Fun at the Pet Shop!

Math Grades 1st Grade 9:03 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn to count from 0 to 10 with a fun trip to the pet shop! We'll count animals and write the numbers to match.

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Counting Numbers

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Duration: 9:03
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Key Concepts

  • Counting from 0 to 10
  • Recognizing numerals 0 to 10
  • Matching quantities to numerals

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count objects accurately from 0 to 10.
  • Students will be able to identify and write the numerals 0 to 10.
  • Students will be able to match a set of objects to its corresponding numeral.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what their favorite animals are. Introduce the concept of counting and explain that today they will be visiting a pet shop (virtually) to count animals.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the "Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Counting Numbers" video. Encourage students to count along with the narrator.
  • Guided Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, lead the class in counting different objects in the classroom (e.g., pencils, chairs, books). Write the corresponding numeral on the board. Do a couple of practice counting exercises together.
  • Independent Practice (10 mins)
    Distribute worksheets with pictures of different sets of objects (e.g., apples, stars, cars). Have students count the objects in each set and write the correct numeral next to it.
  • Wrap-up (3 mins)
    Review the numbers 0 to 10 as a class. Ask students to give examples of where they see numbers in their everyday lives.

Interactive Exercises

  • Counting Game
    Use online flashcards or physical number cards and picture cards. Show a number card, then have students clap that many times, or show a picture card with animals and have them write the number of animals on a small whiteboard.
  • Number Line Fun
    Use a number line from 0-10. Call out a number and have students point to it on the number line. Then, ask them to count forward or backward a few numbers from that starting point.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite animal in the pet shop?
  • Can you think of other places where you might need to count things?
  • What does the number zero mean?

Skills Developed

  • Number recognition
  • One-to-one correspondence (matching each object to a number)
  • Counting skills
  • Fine motor skills (writing numerals)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

How many monkeys were in the cage in the video?

Correct Answer: 1

Question 2:

Which number means there is nothing?

Correct Answer: 0

Question 3:

How many puppies were there?

Correct Answer: Two

Question 4:

If you count all your fingers on ONE hand, what number do you get?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 5:

How many kittens were there?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 6:

Which of these numbers is the biggest?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 7:

How many squirrels were there?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 8:

If you have 3 cookies and your friend gives you 1 more, how many do you have?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 9:

How many birds were there?

Correct Answer: 9

Question 10:

What number comes after 4?

Correct Answer: 5

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The number after 2 is ____.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 2:

If there is nothing, the number is ____.

Correct Answer: 0

Question 3:

The number of fingers on one hand is ____.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 4:

The number before 1 is ____.

Correct Answer: 0

Question 5:

The number of puppies was ____.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 6:

Six comes after ____.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 7:

The number of birds was ____.

Correct Answer: 9

Question 8:

The number after 8 is ____.

Correct Answer: 9

Question 9:

The number before 4 is ____.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 10:

The number of fishes was ____.

Correct Answer: 10

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.OA.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.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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