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Counting Beyond Ten

Counting to Ten and Beyond

Day 32of 180
Week 7of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and count numbers 11-15

2

Practice rote counting beyond 10

3

Develop confidence in mathematical exploration

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 15:5

“He brought him outside and said, 'Look up now at the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.' He said to Abram, 'So shall your offspring be.'”

— Genesis 15:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's ability to count beyond what humans can comprehend, encouraging children to explore numbers

📦 Materials Needed

  • Number line 1-20
  • Counting bears
  • BibleMouse Printables Library counting sheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing counting song from previous lesson, review numbers 1-10

💭 Review Question: How many fingers do you have?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce numbers 11-15 using number line and counting bears

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • After 10, we keep counting!
  • 11 comes right after 10
  • Each number is one more than the last
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me 11 bears?
  • What comes after 12?
3Activity: Beyond Ten Counting Song (6 min)
song

Interactive song to help memorize numbers 11-15

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand up and count with hand motions
  2. Point to number line while singing
  3. Clap on each number
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Count slower, use fewer numbers

Challenge: Add quick hand movements between numbers

4Closing (3 min)

Review numbers learned, celebrate counting success

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new numbers did we learn today?
  • Can you show me 13 bears?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more teen numbers with objects

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 students are just beginning to understand numbers beyond 10

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of positive encouragement
  • Make counting feel like a fun game
  • Be patient with learning process
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing teen numbers, losing track while counting

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent pointing, attempting to count independently

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library counting worksheets
  • Create a number hunt around the house

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