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Counting Up the Stairs

Counting Forward from Any Number

Day 14of 180
Week 3of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count forward from different starting numbers

2

Practice sequential counting while moving physically

3

Develop confidence in number progression

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:3

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

— Proverbs 16:3 (WEB)

Just like climbing stairs step by step, we progress in learning by taking consistent, intentional steps

📦 Materials Needed

  • Indoor or outdoor stairs
  • Number cards 1-20
  • BibleMouse number line
  • Soft marker or chalk
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather near stairs. Remind child about previous day's counting lessons.

💭 Review Question: What number did we start counting from yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how we'll count while climbing stairs

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We can start counting from any number
  • Each step is a new number
  • Keep going up until we reach the top
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What numbers do you know?
  • Can you show me how to count up?
3Activity: Stair Counting Adventure (10 min)
movement

Climb stairs while counting forward from a chosen number

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a number card
  2. Start counting from that number
  3. Take one step per number
  4. Keep counting until you reach the top
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child count, supports physically

Challenge: Child chooses own starting number, counts independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review counting journey and celebrate progress

📝 Review Questions:
  • What number did you start on?
  • How high did you count?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play 'Race to 20' counting game

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are developing number sense through physical interaction

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Make counting feel like a fun game
  • Praise effort over perfect performance
  • Use encouraging, gentle tone
🤔 Common Struggles:

Losing track of numbers, getting confused with sequence

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent progression, growing confidence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse number line to trace counting path
  • Create a stair counting chart in BibleMouse Resource Guide

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