Counting Fun: Numbers 1 to 10!

Math Grades 1st Grade 8:07 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn to count from 1 to 10 with a fun story and activities! We'll count objects and play games to help us learn our numbers.

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Numbers 1 to 10

KidsClassroom - Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs

Duration: 8:07
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Key Concepts

  • Number recognition (1-10)
  • Counting objects
  • One-to-one correspondence

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count objects from 1 to 10.
  • Students will be able to recognize and name numbers from 1 to 10.
  • Students will be able to understand the concept of one-to-one correspondence when counting.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by watching the 'Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Numbers 1 to 10' video. Encourage students to count along with the narrator.
  • Counting Objects (10 mins)
    After the video, gather everyday objects like crayons, pencils, or blocks. Have students practice counting these objects, emphasizing one-to-one correspondence (touching each object as they count).
  • Number Recognition (10 mins)
    Write the numbers 1-10 on the board or use flashcards. Show each number and have students say the number aloud. You can also ask students to point to a specific number when you call it out.
  • Activity Time! (10 mins)
    Do a worksheet where the students will count different objects and write down how many there are, similarly to the back-to-school activity in the video.

Interactive Exercises

  • Counting Game
    Play a simple counting game where you ask students to find a certain number of objects in the classroom. For example, 'Find 3 books' or 'Find 5 pencils'.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite number between 1 and 10? Why?
  • Can you think of things you see every day that you can count?

Skills Developed

  • Counting
  • Number recognition
  • Fine motor skills (writing numbers)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

How many fingers are on one hand?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 2:

If you have two cats, how many cats do you have?

Correct Answer: Two

Question 3:

Which number comes after 6?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 4:

How many pencils are shown: /////

Correct Answer: 5

Question 5:

What number is this: 9?

Correct Answer: Nine

Question 6:

How many crayons are shown: ////

Correct Answer: Four

Question 7:

How many blocks are shown: /////////

Correct Answer: Seven

Question 8:

Which number comes before 4?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 9:

What number is this: 1?

Correct Answer: One

Question 10:

How many balloons are shown: ///////////

Correct Answer: Ten

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The number that comes after 2 is ____.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 2:

If you see 6 stars, you see ____ stars.

Correct Answer: 6

Question 3:

The number that comes before 10 is ____.

Correct Answer: 9

Question 4:

A triangle has ____ sides.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 5:

If you have 1 apple, you have ____ apple.

Correct Answer: 1

Question 6:

The number that comes after 4 is ____.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 7:

If you see 8 birds, you see ____ birds.

Correct Answer: 8

Question 8:

The number that comes before 7 is ____.

Correct Answer: 6

Question 9:

A square has ____ sides.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 10:

If you have 5 toy cars, you have ____ toy cars.

Correct Answer: 5

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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