Counting Chicks: Learning Numbers 1-5

Math Grades 1st Grade 1:08 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn to count from 1 to 5 with Chloe and her adorable hatching chicks! This lesson uses a fun, engaging video to teach basic number recognition and counting skills.

Video Resource

Learn Numbers for Kids Teach Counting How To Learn Easy The Numbers For Kids

Kids Academy

Duration: 1:08
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Key Concepts

  • Number recognition (1-5)
  • Counting objects
  • One-to-one correspondence

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count from 1 to 5.
  • Students will be able to recognize the numerals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  • Students will be able to match a number of objects (chicks) to the correct numeral.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know how to count. Have a few students count as high as they can. Introduce the concept of counting objects and explain that they will be learning to count to 5 with the help of a fun video.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'Learn Numbers for Kids Teach Counting How To Learn Easy The Numbers For Kids' video from Kids Academy. Encourage students to count along with Chloe as the chicks hatch.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students what they saw in the video. Review the numbers 1 through 5. Ask them to name objects in the classroom and count them together (e.g., pencils, chairs, windows).
  • Interactive Counting Activity (7 mins)
    Use manipulatives such as small blocks, counters, or even drawings of chicks on paper. Have students practice counting out different quantities from 1 to 5. Ask them to match the number of objects with the corresponding numeral written on a card.

Interactive Exercises

  • Counting with Objects
    Provide each student with a set of counters (e.g., small toys, blocks). Call out a number between 1 and 5 and have the students count out that many counters. Verify that they have the correct amount.
  • Number Matching
    Create cards with the numerals 1-5 and cards with pictures of 1-5 chicks (or other simple objects). Have students match the numeral card to the corresponding picture card.

Discussion Questions

  • What did Chloe count in the video?
  • What numbers did Chloe say?
  • Can you show me 3 fingers? Can you show me 5 fingers?

Skills Developed

  • Counting skills
  • Number recognition
  • One-to-one correspondence
  • Fine motor skills (manipulating counters)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

How many chicks are there if you see this many: 🐥?

Correct Answer: One

Question 2:

Which number comes after 2?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 3:

How many chicks are there if you see this many: 🐥🐥🐥?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 4:

What number is this: 5?

Correct Answer: Five

Question 5:

If you have 2 chicks and get one more, how many do you have?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 6:

How many chicks are there if you see this many: 🐥🐥🐥🐥?

Correct Answer: Four

Question 7:

Which number is the smallest?

Correct Answer: 1

Question 8:

What number is this: 1?

Correct Answer: One

Question 9:

If you have 4 chicks and one goes away, how many are left?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 10:

Which number comes right before 5?

Correct Answer: 4

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The number after 1 is ____.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 2:

If you count these: 🐥🐥🐥, there are ____ chicks.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 3:

____ is the number that comes before 2.

Correct Answer: 1

Question 4:

The biggest number we learned today is ____.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 5:

If I have one chick and get one more, now I have ____ chicks.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 6:

When you count, you say one, two, and then ____.

Correct Answer: three

Question 7:

4 is more than 3, but less than ____.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 8:

You use numbers to ____ things.

Correct Answer: count

Question 9:

Chloe counted her ____ in the video.

Correct Answer: chicks

Question 10:

We counted from one to ____ today.

Correct Answer: five

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.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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