Unit 1, Lesson 12
How Many Are There? (Part 1)
Kindergarten
Preparation
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to count collections of objects. The focus is saying one number for each object.
Lesson Narrative
Students are introduced to a new routine called Questions about Us. In this version, they figure out how many students are in the classroom today. Students then count objects in different collections in a way that makes sense to them. The second activity is an optional activity that provides support in orally counting to 10.
Throughout the section, observe students for the look-fors on the Unit 1, Sections A–D Checkpoint.
- Action and Expression
- MLR8
- Determine (orally) the number of objects within 10.
- Let’s count collections of objects.
Required Materials
Required Preparation
Activity 1
- Based on their formative assessment data, each student needs:
- Collection of 1–5 objects.
- Collection of 6–10 objects.
- Collection of more than 10 objects (optional).
Activity 3
- Gather materials from previous centers:
- Connecting Cubes, Stages 1 and 2
- Pattern Blocks, Stages 1 and 2
- Geoblocks, Stages 1 and 2
- Picture Books, Stages 1 and 2
Suggested Centers
NoneTeacher Reflection Questions
Each lesson in this section includes an optional activity with additional support in developing counting concepts. What have you observed that indicates whether or not students may benefit from these activities?
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