Bigger and Smaller Numbers: A Party Adventure!

Math Grades 1st Grade 8:02 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn to identify bigger and smaller numbers from 1 to 10 with a fun party theme! This lesson helps you compare groups of objects and understand numerical values.

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Smaller and Bigger Numbers 1 - 10

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Duration: 8:02
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Key Concepts

  • Counting objects to determine quantity.
  • Comparing two numbers to identify the bigger number.
  • Comparing two numbers to identify the smaller number.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count objects in groups of 1 to 10.
  • Students will be able to identify the bigger number between two given numbers (1-10).
  • Students will be able to identify the smaller number between two given numbers (1-10).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they've ever been to a party and what they saw there (balloons, cupcakes, etc.). Introduce the video and explain that they'll be learning about bigger and smaller numbers using party items.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Smaller and Bigger Numbers 1 - 10'. Encourage students to count along with the video.
  • Guided Practice (8 mins)
    After the video, review the concepts of 'bigger' and 'smaller'. Use examples from the video (e.g., balloons, caps) to ask which group has more/fewer. Do a couple of examples on the board with different objects, asking students to help count and identify the bigger/smaller number.
  • Independent Practice (10 mins)
    Provide students with a worksheet containing pairs of numbers or groups of pictures (drawings of items). Ask them to circle the bigger number or color the group with fewer items.

Interactive Exercises

  • Number Line Comparison
    Use a number line (1-10) and have students point to two numbers. Ask them which number is further to the right (bigger) and which is further to the left (smaller).
  • Object Sorting
    Provide two small containers and a set of objects (e.g., blocks, crayons). Call out two numbers (e.g., 3 and 7). Have students put that many objects in each container, and then tell you which container has more/fewer.

Discussion Questions

  • What does it mean for a number to be 'bigger' than another?
  • What does it mean for a number to be 'smaller' than another?
  • Can you think of a time when you had to compare two groups of things?

Skills Developed

  • Counting skills
  • Comparison skills
  • Number recognition

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which number is bigger: 4 or 2?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 2:

Which number is smaller: 8 or 5?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 3:

Which group has more? 3 stars or 6 stars?

Correct Answer: 6 stars

Question 4:

Which group has fewer? 9 apples or 1 apple?

Correct Answer: 1 apple

Question 5:

Which number is bigger: 7 or 10?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 6:

Which number is smaller: 1 or 6?

Correct Answer: 1

Question 7:

If you have 5 candies and your friend has 2 candies, who has more?

Correct Answer: You

Question 8:

If you have 4 toys and your sister has 8 toys, who has fewer?

Correct Answer: You

Question 9:

Which number is bigger: 3 or 3?

Correct Answer: They are the same

Question 10:

Which number is smaller: 9 or 9?

Correct Answer: They are the same

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

5 is ________ than 2.

Correct Answer: bigger

Question 2:

1 is ________ than 7.

Correct Answer: smaller

Question 3:

If you have 6 cookies and your friend has 3 cookies, you have ________ cookies.

Correct Answer: more

Question 4:

If you have 2 pencils and your brother has 9 pencils, you have ________ pencils.

Correct Answer: fewer

Question 5:

10 is the ________ number.

Correct Answer: bigger

Question 6:

1 is the ________ number.

Correct Answer: smaller

Question 7:

7 is ________ than 4.

Correct Answer: bigger

Question 8:

3 is ________ than 8.

Correct Answer: smaller

Question 9:

The group with more balloons has the ________ number.

Correct Answer: bigger

Question 10:

The group with fewer hats has the ________ number.

Correct Answer: smaller

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.A.1:Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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