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Meet Number One

Numeral 1

Day 51of 180
Week 11of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the numeral 1

2

Trace the shape of the number 1 with finger

3

Understand that 1 represents a single item

📖 Scripture Connection

Deuteronomy 6:4

“Hear, Israel: Yahweh our God is one Yahweh.”

— Deuteronomy 6:4 (WEB)

Introduces the concept of 'one' in a meaningful way, connecting math learning to biblical truth

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large number 1 card
  • Finger paint or sand tray
  • Dot stickers
  • BibleMouse Number Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing a counting song and review yesterday's pattern work

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the pattern we made yesterday with stickers?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce the number 1 as a special number

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at this big number 1! Can you trace it with your finger?
  • One is a tall, straight line just like this
  • One means a single special thing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find one toy?
  • How many eyes do you have?
3Activity: One Special Sticker (6 min)
hands-on exploration

Place one dot sticker on a BibleMouse worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take one dot sticker
  2. Find the number 1 on the worksheet
  3. Carefully place the sticker on the number
  4. Count 'One!' as you place the sticker
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps place sticker

Challenge: Child places multiple stickers around number 1

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about the number 1

📝 Review Questions:
  • What shape is the number 1?
  • Can you show me one finger?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice making the number 1 with playdough!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are just beginning to understand number concepts

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of enthusiasm and praise
  • Make learning playful and interactive
  • Don't worry about perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty distinguishing number shape, short attention span

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to trace number, excitement about learning

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Count one item in different rooms
  • Read a BibleMouse number book together

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