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Writing Teen Numbers

Numbers to 20

Day 35of 180
Week 7of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Write numerals 11-15 correctly

2

Recognize and say teen number names aloud

3

Practice careful handwriting skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

— Proverbs 9:10 (WEB)

Just as learning numbers requires careful practice, wisdom grows through patient learning and understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Teen Number Worksheet
  • Pencil
  • Dot stickers
  • Ten frame
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing counting song from previous lesson, review numbers 11-15

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how many is twelve using your fingers?
2Teaching (8 min)

Demonstrate writing teen numbers, emphasizing correct formation

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Teen numbers have a '1' in front
  • We write from left to right
  • Take your time and be careful
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes teen numbers special?
  • How is 13 different from 3?
3Activity: Teen Number Tracing (10 min)
worksheet

Trace and write numbers 11-15 on BibleMouse worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at the dotted number
  2. Trace carefully with your pencil
  3. Write the number on your own
  4. Say the number name out loud
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use dot stickers to help form numbers

Challenge: Write numbers without tracing lines

4Closing (3 min)

Review numbers written, celebrate effort

📝 Review Questions:
  • Which number was hardest to write?
  • Can you point to the number 14?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play a quick addition game with these numbers!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are developing fine motor skills while learning number formation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle guidance, not criticism
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Take breaks if child gets frustrated
🤔 Common Struggles:

Reversing numbers or difficulty holding pencil correctly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent direction in number writing, ability to say number names

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create numbers using playdough
  • Hunt for teen numbers in magazines
  • Use BibleMouse number formation video for extra practice

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