Let's Count! Learning to Count in the Right Order

Math Grades 1st Grade 1:57 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson will help you learn how to count objects in the right order, so you don't skip any! We'll practice counting flowers, mice, and ladybugs to become counting superstars!

Video Resource

Counting in order | Counting | Early Math | Khan Academy

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Duration: 1:57
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Key Concepts

  • Counting in sequential order
  • One-to-one correspondence (each object gets one number)
  • Avoiding skipping objects when counting

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count a group of up to 20 objects in the correct order.
  • Students will be able to identify and correct errors in counting sequences.
  • Students will be able to fill in missing numbers in a counting sequence.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about counting. Ask them to count aloud together as a class to 20. Discuss why it's important to count in the right order.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Show the Khan Academy video 'Counting in order'. Instruct students to pay close attention to how the objects are counted and the common mistakes that are made.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, discuss the examples shown. What were the mistakes the video pointed out? Why is it important not to skip any objects when counting?
  • Practice Activity: Counting Objects (10 mins)
    Provide students with sets of manipulatives (e.g., counters, blocks, beans). Have them practice counting each set carefully. Walk around and observe, providing guidance and correcting any errors.
  • Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet (10 mins)
    Distribute a worksheet with number sequences that have missing numbers. Students will fill in the blanks to complete the sequences.
  • Multiple Choice Quiz (5 mins)
    Administer the multiple choice quiz to assess understanding.

Interactive Exercises

  • Counting Game
    Play a class counting game. Start with one student saying 'one,' the next student says 'two,' and so on. If a student says the wrong number or hesitates too long, they are out. Continue until only one student remains.
  • Group Counting
    Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a different set of objects to count. Have them report back to the class on how many objects they counted.

Discussion Questions

  • Why is it important to count things in the right order?
  • What happens if you skip a number when you're counting?
  • Can you think of a time when you need to count carefully?

Skills Developed

  • Counting skills
  • Number recognition
  • Sequential thinking
  • Attention to detail

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What number comes after 3 when you are counting?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 2:

Which of these shows the right way to count to 5?

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Question 3:

If you are counting flowers and you say 'one, two, three,' what should you say next?

Correct Answer: Four

Question 4:

What number comes right before 2?

Correct Answer: 1

Question 5:

You have counted 6 cookies. What is the next number you will say?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 6:

Which way of counting skips a number?

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5

Question 7:

If you are counting and say 'one, two,' which number is next?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 8:

What number comes before 5?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 9:

If you count '1, 2, 3, 4, 6,' what number did you skip?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 10:

Which number is between 7 and 9?

Correct Answer: 8

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

When you count, you say the numbers in ________ .

Correct Answer: order

Question 2:

1, 2, 3, ______, 5

Correct Answer: 4

Question 3:

6, 7, ______, 9

Correct Answer: 8

Question 4:

If you skip a number, your counting will be ________ .

Correct Answer: wrong

Question 5:

The number after 9 is ________ .

Correct Answer: 10

Question 6:

4, 5, 6, ______, 8

Correct Answer: 7

Question 7:

When we count, each thing gets ________ number.

Correct Answer: one

Question 8:

8, 9, ________, 11

Correct Answer: 10

Question 9:

The number before 1 is ________.

Correct Answer: 0

Question 10:

2, ______, 4, 5

Correct Answer: 3

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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