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Race to 20

Counting Forward from Any Number

Day 15of 180
Week 3of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count forward from different starting numbers up to 20

2

Practice number recognition and sequencing

3

Develop patience and turn-taking skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:13-14

“Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. For her good profit is better than silver, and her revenue better than fine gold.”

— Proverbs 3:13-14 (WEB)

Learning to count is a first step in gaining wisdom and understanding numbers

📦 Materials Needed

  • One six-sided die
  • Number line 0-20
  • Counting tokens or small objects
  • BibleMouse Math Tracking Sheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather around our BibleMouse number line and review previous day's counting skills

💭 Review Question: What numbers did we practice counting yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce 'Race to 20' game with clear instructions

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We can start counting from any number on the die
  • Our goal is to reach 20 by counting forward
  • Listen carefully to the rules
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens if we roll a 5?
  • How do we count from 5 to 20?
3Activity: Race to 20 (10 min)
game

Players roll die and count forward to 20, tracking progress on number line

📝 Instructions:
  1. Roll the die
  2. Start counting from the number you rolled
  3. Use counting tokens to mark your path
  4. First player to reach 20 wins!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use smaller range like 0-10

Challenge: Use two dice for more complex starting points

4Closing (3 min)

Review game and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was challenging about today's game?
  • What did you learn about counting?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore comparing quantities with a balance scale

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Counting forward from random numbers builds flexible math thinking

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Use positive reinforcement
  • Let child make mistakes and learn
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get confused when starting from numbers other than 1

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Comfort with starting count from different numbers

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a counting song using BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Practice counting with household items

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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