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The Road to 100

Counting to 100

Day 71of 180
Week 15of 36
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Learning Objectives

1

Count from 1 to 100 using a hundred chart

2

Recognize number patterns from 1-100

3

Develop excitement about mathematical achievement

Psalm 90:12

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 90:12 (WEB)

Learning to count connects us to understanding God's gift of numbers and time

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hundred chart
  • Counters
  • Colored stickers
  • World English Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! We're going to explore counting all the way to 100!

💭 Review Question: What tens did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll count together on our hundred chart, celebrating each group of ten we pass!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at how the numbers are organized
  • Notice how each row ends in a zero
  • Counting is like a beautiful journey God has designed
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you notice about the numbers?
  • Can you find the pattern?
3Activity: Hundred Chart Hop (10 min)
movement

Students will physically move and hop on a large floor hundred chart, counting as they go

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out the large hundred chart on the floor
  2. Start at 1 and hop/move to each number while counting
  3. Cheer when reaching multiples of 10
  4. Sing a counting song together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Count with parent support, hop fewer numbers

Challenge: Count backwards, skip count by twos or fives

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate reaching 100! You're becoming a math champion!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of counting?
  • How many tens did we cross?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice counting different sections of our hundred chart

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Counting to 100 is a significant milestone in early math development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Make counting fun and celebratory
  • Use physical movement to engage kinesthetic learners
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get confused with teens and transition between tens

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent counting, excitement about numbers

Extension Activities

  • Create a 100 sticker chart at home
  • Practice counting objects around the house
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional number worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

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