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Counting to Ten Songs

Counting to 10 Every Day

Day 139of 180
Week 28of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and verbalize numbers 1-10 in sequence

2

Sing songs that reinforce number counting

3

Develop joy in learning mathematical concepts

Psalm 139:14

I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.

Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

God created us with the ability to learn and count, celebrating His amazing design

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Small musical instrument (optional)
  • Number cards 1-10

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous day's counting activities

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

Introduce counting songs with enthusiasm

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Numbers are fun way to understand God's orderly world
  • We can count things all around us
  • Singing makes learning easier and more enjoyable
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What things can we count today?
  • Do you hear the numbers in our song?
3Activity: Ten Little Fingers Counting Song (6 min)
song

Sing multiple counting songs while using hand motions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with slow, clear counting
  2. Use hand motions for each number
  3. Repeat songs multiple times
  4. Encourage child to join in singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent leads and child follows hand motions

Challenge: Child leads counting and song

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate counting success

📝 Review Questions:
  • What numbers did we sing about?
  • Can you show me 5 fingers?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll count our blessings from God!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing number recognition and sequencing skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use cheerful, encouraging tone
  • Make counting feel like a game
  • Praise effort, not just accuracy
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus and correctly sequencing numbers

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to sing along and use hand motions

Extension Activities

  • Create a homemade counting song together
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for number tracing

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