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Ten Little Candles

Counting to 10 Practice

Day 72of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count to 10 using fingers

2

Recognize and demonstrate number sequence 1-10

3

Practice listening and following simple instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 118:27

“Yahweh is God, and he has given us light. Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar.”

— Psalm 118:27 (WEB)

Candles represent light, connecting to God as the source of light

📦 Materials Needed

  • Parent's hands
  • Child's hands
  • Optional: Birthday candle or paper candle cutout
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's finger counting lesson. Show excitement about today's candle counting adventure!

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how many fingers you have?
2Teaching (5 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about counting with a fun candle song!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gave us fingers to help us count
  • We can count from 1 to 10
  • Counting is fun and helps us learn!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How many candles do you see?
  • Can you count with me?
3Activity: Ten Little Candles (6 min)
song and fingerplay

Sing and act out a counting song about candles being blown out

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with 10 fingers up
  2. Sing: 'Ten little candles burning bright'
  3. Slowly lower one finger while singing each line
  4. Say 'Blow!' and pretend to blow out each candle
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child count and lower fingers

Challenge: Let child lead the counting and blowing

4Closing (3 min)

Review our candle counting adventure

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many candles did we blow out?
  • Can you show me 10 fingers?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read books about counting to 10!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Counting is a foundational math skill developed through repetition and play

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic voice
  • Make counting a game
  • Be patient and encouraging
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may mix up number order or forget some numbers

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent counting, finger coordination

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for number tracing
  • Practice counting objects around the house

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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