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Forward and Backward

Counting Backward

Day 115of 180
Week 23of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count forward and backward from numbers 1-10

2

Understand directional concepts of forward and backward

3

Develop confidence in number sequencing

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 3:13-14

“Brothers, I don't count myself to have taken hold of it, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

— Philippians 3:13-14 (WEB)

Just as we move forward and backward in counting, we can move forward in our faith journey, always pressing ahead while learning from the past

📦 Materials Needed

  • Number cards (1-10)
  • Number line
  • Rocket ship picture
  • Small stuffed animal or 'BibleMouse' mascot
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather around the number line and introduce today's BibleMouse adventure of counting forward and backward

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about counting backward yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate counting forward and backward using number cards and number line

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Forward means going up the numbers
  • Backward means going down the numbers
  • We can start from different places on our number line
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me forward counting?
  • What happens when we go backward?
3Activity: Rocket Ship Countdown (6 min)
game

Students pretend to be astronauts counting forward and backward like a rocket launch

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place number line on floor
  2. Start at different numbers
  3. Count forward to 'launch'
  4. Count backward to 'land'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use smaller number range (1-5)

Challenge: Add simple addition/subtraction while counting

4Closing (3 min)

Review counting skills and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about forward and backward?
  • Can you show me counting backward?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about breaking things into two equal parts

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Directional counting builds foundation for future math skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic, encouraging tone
  • Make counting feel like a fun game
  • Praise effort over perfect performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusion between forward and backward directions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent understanding of number sequence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library counting worksheets
  • Practice counting during daily activities like setting the table

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