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Number One Hunt

Numeral 1

Day 53of 180
Week 11of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the numeral 1 in different contexts

2

Practice finding and identifying the number 1

3

Develop curiosity about numbers in everyday life

Deuteronomy 6:4

Hear, Israel: Yahweh our God is one Yahweh.

Deuteronomy 6:4 (WEB)

Introduces the concept of 'one' through a meaningful biblical context

📦 Materials Needed

  • Clipboard or paper
  • Pencil or crayon
  • Household items
  • BibleMouse Number 1 worksheet

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind child about yesterday's lesson on making the number 1 with playdough

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how to make the number 1?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce number hunt game with excitement

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Today we're going on a special Number One Hunt!
  • We'll look for the number 1 all around our house
  • God tells us He is ONE special God in the Bible
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where do you think we might find the number 1?
  • Can you point to the number 1?
3Activity: BibleMouse Number One Treasure Hunt (6 min)
game

Search the house for number 1 in different places

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take your BibleMouse Number 1 worksheet
  2. Look for number 1 on clocks, calendars, books
  3. Circle or mark each number 1 you find
  4. Count how many 1s you discover!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child find first few number 1s

Challenge: Time the hunt or make a number 1 scavenger list

4Closing (3 min)

Review number 1 findings and celebrate discoveries

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many 1s did we find?
  • What interesting places did we see the number 1?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about putting one sticker on the number 1

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Number recognition begins with playful exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep the hunt light and fun
  • Praise every effort to find or recognize the number
  • Use lots of excited, positive language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Child might get distracted or frustrated quickly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Pointing to number 1, showing interest in counting

Extension Activities

  • Sing a BibleMouse number song
  • Draw the number 1 together
  • Read a number book from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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