Ages 5-7 | KS1 Count in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in 10's from any number, forward and backward

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Overview

In this lesson, students will learn to read and count in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in 10s from any number, forward and backward. The purpose of these activities is to improve the pupil's skills in step counting.

Time	30-40 Minutes

Objective(s)

I can read and write numbers in steps of 2,3, and 5 from 0. I can read and write in 10's from any number, forward and backward

National Curriculum (UK) - Year 2 program of study.

Number and place value; count in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in 10s from any number, forward and backward

Resources

Worksheet A1a, A1b, A1c Whiteboard and Pen Computer and speaker *Depends on Availability

Procedure

Introduction (5-10 minutes)

Greet your students Gather your pupils' attention watch this video or write the model below: As you progress through the activities you may need to model skip counting for 3's, 5' and 10's If playing videos is not possible then you can use the board to write the following : Write the following on the board: 2, 3, 4, ___, 8, 10 Draw 2 dots below each number. : : : : : : : : : : You can now count in twos with the students and circle as required. Ask students what the missing number is and fill it in when they get it correct. You can then erase a different number. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, __, 16, 18, 20 Ask students for the missing number on mini whiteboards, tablets, or hands up/random questioning. Repeat for 3's, 5's and 10's *You can ask pupils to write their answers on a mini whiteboard or hold up their fingers to show you the answers. To assess their understanding before the tasks.

Exploration (15-20 minutes)

This is the main part of your lesson, your students will be asked to answer 3 worksheets. Before you start make sure that your students are paying attention. Raise the activity sheets in front of your students and clearly explain the instructions. You have to do the activities one after the other since they are developmental. (1a, 1b, and 1c respectively) In the first 2 questions in 1b&c lot models are provided similar to the dot model above. You may want to model to the students to count using the dots of 3, 5 and 10. 1. Worksheet 1a - Counting by 2's ​ 2. Worksheet 1b - Counting by 3's & 5's ​ 3. Worksheet 1c - Counting by 5's, 10's, and backward. ​ Note for Teachers : After each activity sheet is done, make sure you give appropriate feedback and discuss the answers. You can make them used their whiteboards or tablets to discuss the answers.

Summary/Plenary (5-10 minutes) 1. The teacher will ask the students to face their shoulder partners. They will share what they learned in class to them. (Usually the person beside them right or left). Guide question What part did you enjoy most in the lesson? What part do you think is difficult and needs further explanation? 2. The teacher will then ask volunteers to share with the whole class what they discussed with their partner. 3. The teacher will review the topics that the students had difficulty with.

To assess their knowledge further; Ask students to count in steps of 10, forward, and backward. (Alternative: Steps of 2,3 &5) You could do it chorally (as a group or class)

Extension

Students can answer worksheet 1d.

Worksheet/Handout Previews
Worksheet 1c​	Worksheet 1b​	Worksheet 1 a​
Worksheet 1d​