Counting Fun: Learning Numbers 8, 9, and 10!

Math Grades 1st Grade 6:44 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn to count to 10! This lesson uses a fun video to help you learn numbers 8, 9, and 10 through stories, finger counting, and engaging activities.

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Introduction to Numbers 8-9-10

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Duration: 6:44
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Key Concepts

  • Counting from 1 to 10
  • Recognizing numbers 8, 9, and 10
  • Representing numbers with objects (fingers, pictures)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count from 1 to 10 with accuracy.
  • Students will be able to identify and name the numbers 8, 9, and 10.
  • Students will be able to represent the numbers 8, 9, and 10 with their fingers and by counting objects in a picture.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know how to count. Sing a simple counting song together (e.g., 'One, Two, Buckle My Shoe'). Introduce the video and explain that they will be learning about numbers 8, 9, and 10.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the video 'Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Introduction to Numbers 8-9-10' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8UgVe627mw). Encourage students to count along with the video.
  • Counting Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, practice counting to 10 as a class. Use fingers, claps, or stomps to represent each number. Then, have students count objects in the classroom (e.g., pencils, books, chairs) up to 10.
  • Under the Sea Activity (10 mins)
    Draw simple pictures on the board of sea creatures such as fish, shells, and starfish. Have the students count them and write the corresponding number next to each group. Start with quantities up to 10.
  • Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Review the numbers 8, 9, and 10. Ask students to show you 8 fingers, 9 fingers, and 10 fingers. Sing the counting song again to reinforce the numbers.

Interactive Exercises

  • Number Matching Game
    Create cards with numbers 8, 9, and 10 on some cards, and pictures with 8, 9, and 10 objects on other cards. Have students match the number cards to the corresponding picture cards.
  • Counting with Manipulatives
    Provide students with small manipulatives like counters, buttons, or blocks. Ask them to create sets of 8, 9, and 10 objects.

Discussion Questions

  • What comes after 7 when you are counting?
  • Can you show me 9 fingers? Can you show me 10 fingers?
  • What are some things you see every day that you can count?

Skills Developed

  • Number recognition
  • Counting skills
  • One-to-one correspondence

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What number comes after 7?

Correct Answer: 8

Question 2:

Which group has 9 stars?

Correct Answer: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Question 3:

How many fingers are on both hands?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 4:

What number is one more than 8?

Correct Answer: 9

Question 5:

If you have 10 apples and you eat one, how many apples do you have left?

Correct Answer: 9

Question 6:

Which number is the biggest?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 7:

Which of these shows 8?

Correct Answer: IIIIIIII

Question 8:

Which animal is counted to 10 in the video?

Correct Answer: Hen

Question 9:

Which has more? 8 balls or 10 balls?

Correct Answer: 10 balls

Question 10:

What is a group of ten ones called?

Correct Answer: Ten

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The number after eight is _______.

Correct Answer: nine

Question 2:

If you count your fingers on both hands, you have _______ fingers.

Correct Answer: ten

Question 3:

_______ comes before ten.

Correct Answer: nine

Question 4:

8, 9, _______

Correct Answer: 10

Question 5:

I have 8 toy cars. My friend gives me one more. Now I have _______ toy cars.

Correct Answer: 9

Question 6:

The number between 7 and 9 is _______.

Correct Answer: 8

Question 7:

Ten is made of _______ ones.

Correct Answer: ten

Question 8:

9 is _______ than 8.

Correct Answer: more

Question 9:

Ten is _______ than nine.

Correct Answer: greater

Question 10:

If you add 1 to 9 you get ______.

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.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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