Representing counting songs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use manipulatives and pictures to represent ‘how many’ in songs.
Key learning points
- Secure understanding of counting principles explored so far (stable-order, one-to-one, cardinal).
- Know the importance of number rhymes in developing our number sense.
Keywords
Represent - Showing something or standing for something. A raindrop in the song can be represented with a cube or counter.
Common misconception
Inaccurate representation of the number rhymes.
Once again, ensure all children have access to any countable objects needed and ensure the visuals on the slides are not replied upon. Take time to revisit early counting principles, modelling how these can be used to help represent a given visual.
Teacher tip
Familiarity with number rhymes can provide the foundation for vital mathematical skills and awareness of them, so try to protect time to sing number rhymes throughout the day, every day. Different rhymes can help to introduce and develop different concepts such as scale, size and order.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Say each count. Which is in the correct order?
Q2.Say the count. What number is missing?
Q3.We use counting to __________
Q4.Count the chicks. How many chicks are there altogether?
Q5.How many pens are there in the group?
Q6.I have 3 cubes. I need 7 cubes. What number can I start counting from?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many raindrops are there?
Q2.How many fingers are showing?
Q3.How many green bottles are there on the wall?
Q4.Which picture represents 5 little raindrops?
Q5.Which picture best represents 3 green bottles?
Q6.Which picture best represents 4 raindrops?
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