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All Ways to Count

Counting Different Ways

Day 110of 180
Week 22of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count objects using multiple sensory approaches

2

Demonstrate understanding of numbers 1-5

3

Develop listening and following directions skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 33:3

“Sing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a loud shout.”

— Psalm 33:3 (WEB)

Connects counting with joyful, intentional action

📦 Materials Needed

  • Musical instruments
  • Action cards
  • Small collection of toys or objects
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in circle, review previous day's counting movements

💭 Review Question: How many jumps did we do yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce different ways of counting

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We can count with our ears
  • We can count with our bodies
  • We can count things we see
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can we count?
  • How many ways can we move while counting?
3Activity: Counting Adventure (6 min)
game

Multi-sensory counting game using instruments and movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to instrument sounds and count
  2. Clap or jump while counting objects
  3. Take turns leading counting activity
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Count to 3 with parent assistance

Challenge: Count to 5 independently

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate counting success

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite way to count today?
  • How many sounds did we hear?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll countdown like a rocket!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are developing number sense through play

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep activities short and engaging
  • Use lots of praise and enthusiasm
  • Let child lead sometimes
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus during counting activities

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent number recognition and joyful participation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Counting worksheet
  • Create a home counting treasure hunt

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