Counting Fun with Dancing Fruit! (Numbers 1-10)

Math Grades 1st Grade 1:49 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn to count from 1 to 10 with a fun song and dancing fruit! This lesson helps us practice recognizing and saying our numbers.

Video Resource

Number 1-10 Song | Dancing Fruit | Kids Academy

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Duration: 1:49
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Key Concepts

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

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly identify numbers 1 through 10.
  • Students will be able to count from 1 to 10 in the correct order.
  • Students will be able to associate a number with a quantity of objects (one-to-one correspondence).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they like fruits. Ask them what their favorite fruit is. Introduce the 'Number 1-10 Song' video by Kids Academy. Tell them they will be counting with the dancing fruit!
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'Number 1-10 Song' video. Encourage students to sing along and point to the numbers as they appear on the screen.
  • Number Review (7 mins)
    After the video, write the numbers 1 through 10 on the board. Point to each number and have the class say it aloud. Then, point to the numbers in a random order and ask individual students to identify them.
  • Counting Activity (10 mins)
    Use manipulatives like counters, blocks, or even small toys. Ask students to count out specific quantities. For example, say 'Can you give me 3 blocks?' or 'Let's count out 7 counters together.'
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Sing the 'Number 1-10 Song' again as a class. Review the numbers 1-10 one last time. Tell students they did a great job counting!

Interactive Exercises

  • Counting with Fingers
    Show students a number (e.g., 4) and ask them to show you that many fingers. Repeat with different numbers between 1 and 10.
  • Number Hunt
    Hide number cards (1-10) around the room. Have students find the cards and put them in the correct order.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite part of the song?
  • Can you think of things you have at home that you can count?

Skills Developed

  • Number recognition
  • Counting skills
  • Auditory learning

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What number comes after 2?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 2:

Which number is the biggest?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 3:

Which number is the smallest?

Correct Answer: 1

Question 4:

What number is shown here: 6?

Correct Answer: Six

Question 5:

What number comes before 5?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 6:

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

Correct Answer: 3

Question 7:

What number is shown here: 9?

Correct Answer: Nine

Question 8:

What number is the same as the number of fingers on one hand?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 9:

What number comes after 7?

Correct Answer: 8

Question 10:

How many fruits are shown here: O O O O ?

Correct Answer: 5

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

1, 2, 3, ____, 5

Correct Answer: 4

Question 2:

____ comes after 6.

Correct Answer: 7

Question 3:

9 comes before ____.

Correct Answer: 10

Question 4:

The number of fingers on one hand is ____.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 5:

If you count 1, 2, ____ , 4

Correct Answer: 3

Question 6:

8 + 1 = ____

Correct Answer: 9

Question 7:

The number of legs on a dog is ____.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 8:

5-1 = ____

Correct Answer: 4

Question 9:

Two + One = _____

Correct Answer: 3

Question 10:

One + Zero = _____

Correct Answer: 1

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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