Odd Number Superstars! Learn to Identify Odd Numbers with a Fun Song!

Math Grades 1st Grade 1:18 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson uses a catchy song to help 1st graders learn to identify odd numbers. We'll sing, practice, and play games to become Odd Number Superstars!

Video Resource

Odd Numbers Song! Learn by Singing!

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Duration: 1:18
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Key Concepts

  • Odd numbers
  • The digits 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9
  • Identifying odd numbers based on their last digit

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify odd numbers between 1 and 20.
  • Students will be able to recognize that odd numbers end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about numbers. Briefly discuss the concept of even and odd numbers (without going into too much detail about even numbers yet, focus on priming their knowledge). Introduce the 'Odd Numbers Song' video.
  • Video Time! (3 mins)
    Play the 'Odd Numbers Song!' video. Encourage students to sing along and clap to the beat.
  • Discuss and Define (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students what the song was about. Reinforce that odd numbers are numbers that end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9. Write these digits on the board.
  • Odd Number Hunt (7 mins)
    Write a series of numbers on the board (e.g., 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23). Have students identify the odd numbers by circling them or raising their hands. Explain why each circled number is odd (ends in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9).
  • Practice with Manipulatives (10 mins)
    Give each student a set of counters (e.g., buttons, blocks). Have them create sets of different numbers (e.g., 3 counters, 7 counters, 12 counters). Ask them if each set is odd or even. Guide them to understand that odd numbers will always have one counter left over when trying to make pairs.

Interactive Exercises

  • Odd Number Line Game
    Create a number line from 1 to 20 on the floor with tape. Call out a number. Students jump to that number. If it's an odd number, they shout 'Odd!' If it's an even number (review this concept briefly), they say nothing. Repeat with different numbers.
  • Odd Number Flashcards
    Show flashcards with numbers on them. Students say 'Odd' if the number is odd and stay silent if it is even.

Discussion Questions

  • What are some numbers that end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9?
  • Can you think of a time when you might need to know if a number is odd?

Skills Developed

  • Number recognition
  • Pattern recognition
  • Critical thinking

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these numbers is an odd number?

Correct Answer: 1

Question 2:

Odd numbers end in these numbers except:

Correct Answer: 2

Question 3:

Is the number 7 an odd number?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 4:

Which number is NOT an odd number?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 5:

If you have 5 toys, do you have an odd or even number of toys?

Correct Answer: Odd

Question 6:

Which of these numbers is an odd number?

Correct Answer: 13

Question 7:

What is the last number in the odd number song?

Correct Answer: Nine

Question 8:

Which of these numbers is an odd number?

Correct Answer: 19

Question 9:

If you have 3 cookies, is that an odd or even number of cookies?

Correct Answer: Odd

Question 10:

The number 15 is an ______ number.

Correct Answer: Odd

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Odd numbers end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or ____.

Correct Answer: 9

Question 2:

The number 1 is an ______ number.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 3:

The number 3 is an ______ number.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 4:

The number 5 is an ______ number.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 5:

The number 7 is an ______ number.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 6:

The number 9 is an ______ number.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 7:

If a number ends with a 3, that means its an _____ number.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 8:

Numbers that are not even are ______ numbers.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 9:

You can use a ____ to find the odd numbers.

Correct Answer: song

Question 10:

When you have a pair, the left over number is considered ____.

Correct Answer: odd

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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