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Teen Number Detectives

Counting to Twenty

Day 47of 180
Week 10of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and name numbers 11-19

2

Understand that teen numbers have a 'ten' and some more

3

Develop curiosity about numbers

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

— Proverbs 9:10 (WEB)

Just as we learn to understand numbers, we can learn to understand God's wisdom

📦 Materials Needed

  • Number cards 1-20
  • Small counting objects (buttons or beans)
  • Number chart
  • BibleMouse Counting Flashcards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing counting song from BibleMouse Song Collection, review previous day's number work

💭 Review Question: What numbers did we count yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce teen numbers as special numbers with 'ten' and extra friends

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When we say 11, it means 'ten and one'
  • Teen numbers always start with 1
  • We can use objects to show what teen numbers look like
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me what 13 looks like?
  • How many objects do we need to make 15?
3Activity: Teen Number Treasure Hunt (6 min)
hands-on

Hide teen number cards around the room, children find and count objects to match

📝 Instructions:
  1. Find a hidden number card
  2. Count out that many objects
  3. Show how the number is made of 'ten and some more'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child count and match numbers

Challenge: Have child write the number or explain how they made it

4Closing (3 min)

Review teen numbers discovered today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What teen numbers did we learn today?
  • Can you show me 12 with your objects?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll count collections of objects

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Teen numbers can be tricky for young learners

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete objects to show number composition
  • Be patient and make learning fun
  • Praise effort, not just correct answers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing teen numbers, forgetting number names

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child understanding 'ten and some more' concept

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library teen number worksheets
  • Play 'Teen Number Memory' matching game

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