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Counting Steps to 10

Counting to 10 Every Day

Day 137of 180
Week 28of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count steps from 1 to 10 in sequence

2

Practice forward and backward movement

3

Develop listening and following directions skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 37:23

“A man's steps are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.”

— Psalm 37:23 (WEB)

God cares about our steps and helps us move forward in life

📦 Materials Needed

  • Open floor space
  • Optional: Number line
  • BibleMouse number flashcards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind child about yesterday's lesson on Ten Commandments

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how many commandments God gave?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce counting steps as a fun way to learn numbers

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We can count our steps just like we count God's blessings
  • Let's practice moving and counting together
  • God helps us take each step carefully
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How many steps can you take?
  • Can you count while you walk?
3Activity: Step Counting Adventure (6 min)
movement

Take ten steps forward while counting, then ten steps backward

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand at starting point
  2. Count '1' with first step forward
  3. Continue counting to 10
  4. Turn around and count backward from 10 to 1
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child count and hold their hand

Challenge: Add hopping or skipping while counting

4Closing (3 min)

Review number sequence and movement

📝 Review Questions:
  • What numbers did we count?
  • Can you show me how we counted steps?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll line up toys and count to 10!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning number sequence through movement

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic voice while counting
  • Make eye contact and give lots of praise
  • Be patient with learning process
🤔 Common Struggles:

Mixing up number order or losing focus quickly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent counting, following directions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse number flashcards for additional practice
  • Sing counting songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

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