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Number Line Hopscotch

Counting Forward from Any Number

Day 11of 180
Week 3of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count forward from numbers other than 1

2

Understand that counting can start at different points

3

Develop gross motor skills through movement

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:3

“Commit your works to Yahweh, and your plans will be established.”

— Proverbs 16:3 (WEB)

Just as we can start counting from different numbers, God helps us start and continue our journey with Him from wherever we are

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large floor number line (0-20)
  • Number cards
  • Masking tape
  • Small bean bag or soft marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's remember how we counted yesterday with our number matching game.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite number we learned yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll learn that counting can start from any number, just like our walk with God can start right where we are!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Counting doesn't always start at 1
  • We can hop and count from different numbers
  • Every number has a special place on our number line
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me a number that's not 1?
  • What happens when we start counting from a different number?
3Activity: Number Line Hopscotch (10 min)
movement

Create a human number line and practice hopping and counting from different start points

📝 Instructions:
  1. Lay out a number line on the floor with masking tape
  2. Draw a number card to determine starting point
  3. Hop along the line, counting forward
  4. Celebrate each successful count!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Start with smaller range (0-10)

Challenge: Use higher number cards and count to 20

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our counting adventure and review what we learned

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new thing did we learn about counting today?
  • Can you show me how to count starting from a number other than 1?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play a fun game finding missing numbers!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning that numbers have flexible relationships

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of encouragement
  • Make it feel like a game, not a test
  • Allow multiple attempts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get confused when not starting at 1

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to start counting from different numbers

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library number tracing sheets
  • Sing counting songs from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Practice counting during daily activities like setting the table

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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