Noticing and Naming the Learning
What are you going to learn today?
We are learning to…
- explore what numbers are used for
- identify and write numbers to 20
- count by 1s to 20, starting from any number
- describe relationships between any two numbers from 0 to 20
How do I show what I have learned?
I can…
- find and talk about numbers I find in my home, school, or community
- count to 20 and show numbers using objects, pictures, or tools
- compare numbers to say which one is bigger, smaller, or comes next
Minds On
Let’s get ready to learn!
Before we begin our learning, let’s wake up our minds with a warm up.
Social Emotional Learning
Warm up
Find a safe space.
Sit down or stand up.
Pretend you are blowing up a huge balloon.
Take a deep breath in through your nose.
Then, slowly start to blow out through your mouth.
Once your balloon is as big as it can be, let it go!
Then take another deep breath in and blow up another balloon!
Listen to the Balloon Breathing audio and follow along. It will help you get ready to learn!
Balloon Breathing
Counting past 10
Can you think of a time when you counted more than 10 things?
What were you counting? What helped you count?
Let’s explore some items that have more than 10 in the following flashcards.
How many do you see? Try to count them on your own or press the audio button to hear the items being counted.
As you work through this learning activity, you can record your ideas in many ways.
Listen to the following audio recording to learn more about how to record your ideas.
How To Record Your Ideas
Action
Numbers 11 to 20
Numbers help us to count, measure, and know how many we have of something.
We can use different objects to help us count, like counters, dice, and even our fingers!
Let’s practice counting using a number chart.
How many circles are there? Place a sticker on the number as you are counting on the number chart. Try using it yourself and ask for help if you need it!
Press the Answer button to check your work.
There are 11 circles.
Now let’s try with more numbers.
Count the circles in each picture. Place a sticker for each number you count on the number chart. Try using it yourself and ask for help if you need it!
Press the Answer button to check your work.
There are 12 circles.
Next, try counting on from:
- 12 to 17
Take a break, and then count on from:
- 17 to 20
Counting on a ten frame
There are many ways to count numbers. Another way to count numbers is by using a ten frame.
This is a ten frame. Each ten frame shows 10 dots. You may use more than one ten frame to show big numbers.
Let’s practice!
Count the dots on each ten frame. How many dots are there altogether? Find the number that matches it!
Body break!
Let’s take a break and move!
Before you begin:
- Find a safe space. Move anything you might bump into.
- How are you feeling? Listen to your body and take breaks.
- Ask an adult before getting materials or if you need help.
Follow the steps to move your body. You can also follow along with the audio.
Do whatever feels most comfortable for you.
- Start by standing or sitting.
- Slowly raise your arms up high.
- Count to 10 then bring your arms down.
- Repeat this one more time!
Hands in the Air
Counting tally marks
Let’s explore another way we can count big numbers!
Tally marks are a way to show numbers using lines.
We draw one line for each thing that we count.
Let’s take a look at how to use tally marks.
Tally marks appear above the numbers 0 to 5. Zero is shown with no lines. One, two, three, and four are shown with vertical lines, and five is shown with four vertical lines crossed by a diagonal line.
When we get to 5, we make a line across to show a group of 5.
Let’s explore an example!
If we have 11 apples, we can draw 11 tally marks, or 2 groups of 5 and 1 extra line to show how many apples we have.
Let’s see how other big numbers can be shown using tally marks.
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
How would you show the number 20 using tally marks?
What other tools could you use to count or show numbers?
Printing practice
E is for Eleven.
Let’s practice printing the letter E.
Now, you try!
Practice printing this letter in your notebook or using a method of your choice.
Use the following checklist to explore some printing tips.
When you are printing:
Consolidation
Time to explore!
Check out the following centre ideas to further your learning about numbers!
You can choose one or more centres to explore.
Arts
Create number art!
Choose a number between 11-20. Use your number to help you design a creative piece of art!
If you would like to try this activity, you can use materials that you have in your learning space. Always ask permission from a trusted adult before gathering your materials.
Possible materials
- paper or a recycled cardboard box (like a cereal box)
- writing utensils such as crayons, markers or pencil crayons
- optional: stickers or stamps
Let’s follow the steps in the pictures to learn how to create number art.
Step 1: Pick a number between 11 and 20.
Step 2: Use that number to decide how many times to draw, stamp, or place an item in the picture. In this artwork, the number chosen is 12 and there are 12 flowers.
Step 3: Pick another design and draw, stamp, or place it onto the picture. This artwork now has 12 flowers and 12 happy faces!
Step 4: Repeat these steps by adding other drawings or items that represent the number chosen.
Step 5: If possible, you may share your artwork with someone.
Count out loud to make sure you have the right number of drawings or items!
When you are done, check your work. Did you use the correct number?
You could also use your imagination to think about how you would design your number art!
Inquiry
Number grids
Use the arrows in the grid to get from the number 11 to the number 12.
Be careful! Some obstacles are blocking the way. Try to use different ways around the grid to get to the next number.
Take a look at one way that you can get from 11 to 12.
Now you try! Can you find another way to get from 11 to 12?
Use the following grid map to get from the number 11 to the number 12. Press on your chosen arrow, then press on your chosen grid square to place your arrow.
Now try to get from 12 to the 13.
Let’s try to get from the 17 to the 18, then to the 19.
Movement
Movement game with the number 20!
Let’s practice counting to 20 with our bodies!
Before you begin, press the following tabs to get ready.
Try each movement 20 times, and if you wish, you can count out loud as you move.
Follow the steps to move your body. You can also do whatever feels most comfortable for you.
Can you do 20 jumping jacks?
Can you march on the spot 20 times?
Can you take 20 deep breaths?
Can you do 20 arm circles?
Literacy
Find the missing number
A number is hiding!
What number is missing in the space?
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Press the button next to the sentence that matches how you feel.
