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Counting Stations Tour

Counting Review 1-10

Day 161of 180
Week 33of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count objects accurately from 1-10

2

Recognize and match quantities to numerals

3

Develop patience and joy in learning

📖 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 counting requires understanding, wisdom begins with learning about God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small manipulatives (buttons, pom-poms)
  • Number cards 1-10
  • Counting trays
  • Stuffed animal for counting companion
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Introduce BibleMouse counting buddy (stuffed animal) who will help count today

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how many fingers you used yesterday when we made patterns?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate counting techniques with manipulatives

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Touch each object as we count
  • Count slowly and clearly
  • Check our total at the end
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens when we count too fast?
  • How many can you count without help?
3Activity: Counting Adventure Stations (6 min)
centers

Rotate through three counting stations

📝 Instructions:
  1. Station 1: Count buttons into matching numbered tray
  2. Station 2: Match number cards to correct quantity of pom-poms
  3. Station 3: Count with BibleMouse counting buddy
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer objects (1-5)

Challenge: Count and create simple addition problems

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate counting achievements

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite way to count today?
  • How many did you count?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play number recognition games!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

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

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Make counting feel like a game
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus and counting accurately

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child touching each object while counting sequentially

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library counting worksheets
  • Sing counting songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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