Numbers and counting up to 5 printable lesson plan

Lesson Title:Numbers and counting up to 5

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to count up to 5, recognize numbers 1-5, and understand the concept of “one-to-one correspondence.”

Materials needed: Number cards (1-5), counting bears or other manipulatives, number line (1-5)

Introduction (10 minutes): Begin by reviewing the numbers and counting sequence learned in the previous lesson (1, 2, 3). Ask students if they know what comes next in the counting sequence. Introduce the numbers 4 and 5 and show the corresponding number cards. Have students say the numbers aloud with you.

Direct Instruction (15 minutes): Using the counting bears or other manipulatives, model counting up to 5 by placing one bear on the table, saying “one,” placing a second bear on the table, saying “two,” and so on, until you have placed five bears on the table and said “five.” Repeat this process several times, encouraging students to count along with you. Introduce a number line (1-5) and point to the numbers as you count.

Guided Practice (20 minutes): Provide students with their own set of counting bears or manipulatives. Have them count the bears with you, starting at 1 and ending at 5. As they count, have them place the bears on a table or other surface to demonstrate one-to-one correspondence (the understanding that each object being counted corresponds to one number). Use the number line to point to the numbers as they count.

Independent Practice (20 minutes): Give each student a number card (1-5) and have them place the corresponding number of manipulatives on a table or other surface. Have them count the manipulatives as they place them and point to the corresponding number on the number line. Walk around the room to observe and assist as needed.

Closure (10 minutes): Have students share how many manipulatives they used for each number card and what number it represents. Review the numbers and counting sequence (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Assessment: Observe students during independent practice and informal conversation, take note of students being able to count up to 5, recognize numbers 1-5, and understand the concept of “one-to-one correspondence.” Use the number line to check their understanding of number sequence.