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Three Jumps and Claps

Counting to Three

Day 25of 180
Week 5of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and count to three through physical movement

2

Practice one-to-one correspondence with body actions

3

Develop listening and following directions skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Ecclesiastes 4:9

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

— Ecclesiastes 4:9 (WEB)

While the verse speaks of two, it introduces the concept of counting and working together, which supports our lesson about understanding numbers

📦 Materials Needed

  • Open floor space
  • Music player (optional)
  • BibleMouse counting chart
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's snack counting with excitement. 'Yesterday we counted three yummy snacks!'

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

Introduce counting through body movements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Let's count to three with our bodies!
  • We can jump, clap, and spin three times
  • Watch how I do three jumps: One, two, three!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you count while you move?
  • How many jumps will we do?
3Activity: Three Action Challenge (6 min)
movement

Children perform three repetitions of different actions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Jump three times while counting
  2. Clap three times while counting
  3. Spin three times while counting
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child count out loud during movements

Challenge: Let child lead and count independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review number three and movements

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many jumps did we do?
  • Can you show me three with your fingers?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore squares and their four sides!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning one-to-one correspondence and basic counting

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic, encouraging voice
  • Help child if they struggle with counting
  • Make movements fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating counting with physical movements

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to count while moving

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse counting song to reinforce lesson
  • Practice counting with stuffed animals or toys

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