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One Tall Line

Numeral 1

Day 52of 180
Week 11of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the numeral 1 as a tall, straight line

2

Form the number 1 using different sensory materials

3

Develop fine motor skills through tracing and forming

📖 Scripture Connection

Deuteronomy 6:4

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

— Deuteronomy 6:4 (WEB)

Introduces the concept of 'one' through a foundational biblical truth

📦 Materials Needed

  • Playdough
  • Sand or shaving cream
  • Large piece of paper
  • Number 1 worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing a BibleMouse counting song and review yesterday's number 1 lesson

💭 Review Question: Can you show me what number 1 looks like?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explore the shape of number 1 as a tall, straight line

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Number 1 is like a tall friend standing up straight!
  • One is the first number in our counting journey
  • God's love is number one in our hearts
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What else is tall like the number 1?
  • Can you find something in our room that looks like number 1?
3Activity: One Tall Line Sensory Exploration (6 min)
sensory play

Practice forming number 1 in different textures

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread shaving cream on a large tray
  2. Show child how to draw a tall, straight number 1
  3. Encourage child to trace and form the number
  4. Use playdough to roll and shape a number 1
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent guides child's hand to form the number

Challenge: Child creates number 1 independently in multiple textures

4Closing (3 min)

Review number 1 and celebrate learning

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll go on a number 1 hunt around the house!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are just beginning to understand number concepts

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of praise and excitement
  • Keep activities short and engaging
  • Don't worry about perfect formation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty with fine motor skills and staying focused

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to trace or form a straight line, showing interest in the number

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Read a BibleMouse number book about the number 1
  • Create a number 1 collage using stickers or torn paper

Ready for Tomorrow?

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