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Counting to Ten Book Time

Counting to 10 Practice

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and count numbers 1-10

2

Point to numbers while counting

3

Develop listening skills during story time

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 147:4

“He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by their names.”

— Psalm 147:4 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's ability to count and know everything, just like we're learning to count!

📦 Materials Needed

  • 3-4 counting books
  • Number line
  • Fingers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's finger counting lesson

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

Introduce counting books and number recognition

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Let's look at some fun books about numbers
  • We'll count together on each page
  • Watch how we point to each number
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What numbers do you see?
  • Can you count with me?
3Activity: Counting Book Adventure (6 min)
story time

Read 3-4 counting books, pointing to numbers and counting together

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit comfortably with child
  2. Choose a counting book from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library
  3. Point to each number as you count
  4. Encourage child to count along
  5. Use animated voice to keep attention
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on counting to 5 instead of 10

Challenge: Ask child to predict next number before turning page

4Closing (3 min)

Review numbers and count together

📝 Review Questions:
  • What numbers did we see today?
  • Can you count to 10 with me?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll do ten jumping jacks while counting!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are just beginning to understand number concepts

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make counting fun
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional counting activities
  • Praise every attempt at counting
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus and accurately pointing to numbers

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent pointing, attempting to say numbers

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a homemade counting book together
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for number tracing worksheets

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