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Welcome to Counting! – Greet our little mathematicians – Today’s focus: Learning numbers 1, 2, and 3 – Show 1 finger, then 2, then 3 – Can we count our fingers together? – Counting practice with fingers – Let’s try counting each other’s fingers! | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of counting using a very familiar and accessible tool: their own fingers. Start by greeting the students warmly to create an inviting learning environment. Explain that the day’s lesson will be about the numbers 1, 2, and 3. Engage the students by asking them to participate in showing their fingers for each number as you count together. This interactive approach helps to solidify their understanding of the numbers and their quantities. Encourage the students to practice counting each other’s fingers to reinforce the concept and to build their counting skills in a fun and social way.

Let’s Count Dots Up to 3! – Dots represent numbers – Each dot equals one – Counting dots is fun – Look at the dots and say the numbers aloud – Practice counting to 3 – We’ll count 1, 2, 3 dots together | This slide introduces the concept of using dots as a visual aid for counting, which is a fundamental skill in early math education. Emphasize that each dot corresponds to one unit. Engage the students by counting aloud together, using dots drawn on the board or shown on the slide. Make the activity interactive by having the children draw their own dots and count them, or by providing physical objects like stickers or stamps to represent the dots. Encourage the children to recognize the pattern of counting and associate the visual representation of dots with the numerical concept of quantity. This will set the foundation for understanding numbers and counting sequences.

Counting 1 Dot – Recognize 1 dot – Here’s a single dot to observe – Say ‘one’ for 1 dot – When you see it, you should say the word ‘one’ – Practice saying ‘one’ – Let’s say ‘one’ together out loud | This slide introduces the concept of counting to young learners by focusing on the number one. Display a single dot prominently on the slide. Explain that when we see one thing by itself, we use the number ‘one’ to describe how many there are. Encourage the children to say ‘one’ out loud each time they see one dot. This repetition reinforces their understanding of one-to-one correspondence, which is the foundation of counting. For the activity, you can have different objects or images with a single dot and ask the children to identify and say ‘one’. Praise them for correct responses to build confidence.

Counting 2 Dots – Observe the 2 dots – Count aloud: ‘one, two’ – Start from the first dot, then move to the second while counting – Repeat counting together – Counting as a group helps us remember the numbers – Understand ‘two’ means 2 items – The word ‘two’ always represents 2 objects, like 2 dots | This slide is focused on teaching Pre-K students to count to two using visual aids. Display two dots prominently on the slide. Encourage the students to look at the dots and count them aloud, emphasizing the pronunciation of ‘one, two’. Guide them to count together as a class to reinforce the learning. Explain that the word ‘two’ is used to represent the quantity of two items, in this case, two dots. Use hand gestures to show counting from one to two. You can also bring in physical objects like blocks or stickers to give them a tactile experience of counting two items. This activity will help solidify their understanding of the number two and its association with quantities.

Counting 3 Dots – Observe these 3 dots – Let’s count them together – We say ‘one, two, three’ as we point – Now it’s your turn to count – Point and count: ‘one, two, three’ – Practice makes perfect | This slide is aimed at teaching Pre-K students to count to three using visual aids. Start by showing them three dots and drawing their attention to them. Count the dots out loud, pointing to each dot as you say the numbers ‘one, two, three’. After demonstrating, encourage the students to try counting the dots on their own. They should point to each dot as they count to reinforce the connection between the number and the visual representation. Finish by emphasizing the importance of practice for mastering counting skills. During the activity, walk around the classroom to ensure each student is engaged and correctly counting the dots.

Let’s Practice Counting! – Now it’s your turn to count – Count dots up to 3 – Look for small groups of dots – Remember, stop at 3 – Let’s count together – We’ll do it as a class, one by one | This slide is an interactive activity designed for Pre-K students to practice counting dots up to the number 3. Encourage the students to take turns counting the dots displayed on the screen. Reinforce the concept that they should only count up to 3, and if there are more than 3 dots, they should stop at 3. This activity helps to solidify their understanding of numbers and counting in a fun and engaging way. Possible activities include counting dots on different objects, using stickers to create dot groups, or drawing their own dots to count. The goal is to make the students comfortable with counting to 3 in various contexts.

Counting Dots Game – Let’s play a counting game! – I’ll show you dots, you count them – Look carefully at each group of dots – Shout out numbers 1, 2, or 3 – Practice recognizing quantities quickly – Ready to count? Let’s begin! | This interactive game is designed to help Pre-K students recognize and count quantities up to 3. Display dots in various patterns and have the children shout out the number they see. This will reinforce their counting skills and number recognition. Encourage them to count aloud and use their fingers if necessary. For the activity, prepare several cards with different dot patterns representing the numbers 1, 2, and 3. Rotate the cards to show to the class and give them a moment to recognize the quantity before they shout out the answer. Praise correct responses and gently correct any mistakes. This activity can be made more engaging by using props or turning it into a song or rhyme.

Class Activity: Dot Painting – Let’s create dot paintings! – Make 1, 2, or 3 dots with paint – Use different colors for each dot – Count each dot aloud while painting – Practice counting with each dot you paint – Show your friends and count together – Share your art and practice counting as a group | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students practice counting to 3 in a fun and interactive way. Provide each student with paper and paint, and guide them to make dots on the paper, counting out loud as they do so. Encourage them to use different colors and make only 1 to 3 dots. After painting, students should present their artwork to the class and count the dots together, reinforcing their counting skills. Possible variations of the activity could include using stickers or stamps instead of paint, or turning the dot counting into a rhythm or song to make it even more engaging.

Review and Goodbye: Counting Dots – Excellent counting today! – Dots help us learn to count – Just like dots, many things have numbers – Count toys or snacks at home – Use your toys or snacks to count up to 3 – Keep practicing and have fun! | Today’s lesson was focused on counting dots up to the number 3. Reinforce the concept that dots are a visual tool that can be used to count objects. Encourage the children to practice counting with familiar items at home, such as their toys or snacks, to further solidify their understanding of numbers up to 3. Remind them that practice is key to learning, and make sure to praise their efforts in class today to boost their confidence. For the next class, prepare a set of different counting activities that involve physical movement or interaction to keep the learning process engaging.