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Ten Toys Line-Up

Counting to 10 Every Day

Day 138of 180
Week 28of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count to 10 accurately

2

Touch and identify each toy while counting

3

Develop patience and careful attention

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:13-14

“Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:13-14 (WEB)

Learning to count carefully is a way of developing wisdom and understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • 10 small toys
  • Number line (optional)
  • Soft floor mat or blanket
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind child about previous counting lessons

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how many toys we counted yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate counting toys slowly and deliberately

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We're going to count our toys carefully
  • Touch each toy as we count
  • Go slowly to make sure we count correctly
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some of your favorite toys?
  • Can you help me line up these toys?
3Activity: Ten Toys Counting Line-Up (6 min)
hands-on

Line up 10 toys and count them, touching each one

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out a soft mat
  2. Gather 10 different toys
  3. Line up toys in a row
  4. Point to and count each toy slowly
  5. Count from 1 to 10 together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer toys if 10 is too challenging

Challenge: Count backwards from 10 to 1

4Closing (3 min)

Review counting and celebrate success

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more fun ways to count with songs!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing one-to-one correspondence in counting

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Make counting fun and playful
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Losing track of numbers or getting distracted

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent pointing and verbal counting

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the toy line-up
  • Count toys in different colors or types

Ready for Tomorrow?

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