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Counting Snacks to Three

Counting to Three

Day 24of 180
Week 5of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Accurately count three objects using one-to-one correspondence

2

Recognize the number 3 and understand its quantity

3

Practice careful and intentional counting

📖 Scripture Connection

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.”

— Ecclesiastes 4:9 (WEB)

Introduces the concept of counting and grouping, showing how numbers help us understand relationships

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small crackers or grapes
  • Small plate
  • Counting mat (can be a piece of paper)
  • BibleMouse counting cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quickly review yesterday's lesson about three little pigs and counting to three

💭 Review Question: Can you show me three fingers like we did yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce counting snacks carefully and precisely

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Let's count our special snacks together!
  • We'll put one snack on each spot of our counting mat
  • We can say the numbers as we place each snack
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How many snacks do you see?
  • Can you help me count them?
3Activity: Three Snack Counting Adventure (6 min)
hands-on with snack

Carefully count out three snacks, placing one on each spot of the counting mat

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a simple 3-spot counting mat
  2. Show child how to place one snack per spot
  3. Count together: 'One, two, three!'
  4. Let child eat snacks after counting
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child place snacks, guiding their hand

Challenge: Have child count and place snacks independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review counting and celebrate success

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many snacks did we count?
  • Can you show me three fingers again?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll do three jumps and three claps!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

One-to-one correspondence is crucial at this age - matching each number to an actual object

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make counting fun
  • Use enthusiastic voice when counting
  • Praise effort, not just accuracy
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children often skip numbers or count objects multiple times

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child points to each object while saying the number

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse dot cards to reinforce counting
  • Sing a simple counting song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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