Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to colour

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Sort objects according to colour
-Group objects of the same colour
-Show interest in sorting and grouping objects
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-In pairs, sort and group objects according to colour
-Use letters to sort and group objects according to colour
-Discuss the importance of sorting and grouping objects in daily life
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How can we group objects according to their colours?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 1
-Counters of different colours
-Bottle tops
-Colored pictures
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to size
Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to texture
Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to use
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare objects according to size
-Group objects as big or small
-Show interest in comparing objects according to size
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-In groups, compare objects according to size
-Point out and show small objects
-Point out and show big objects
-Write 'big' or 'small' to describe objects
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How can we compare objects according to size?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 2
-Objects of different sizes
-Bottles
-Books
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 3
Objects with different textures
Rough and smooth surfaces
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 4
Common household items
School supplies
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 5
Pairs of identical objects
Pictures of similar objects

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by shape
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by texture
Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from smallest to biggest
Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from biggest to smallest

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify objects with the same shape
-Match objects according to shape
-Develop interest in shape matching activities
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-In groups, pair objects that match by shape
-Use letters to pair objects of the same shape
-Discuss how shapes are important in daily life
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How can we match objects by their shapes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 6
-Objects of different shapes
-Shape cutouts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 7
Objects with different textures
Fabric samples
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 8
Objects of different sizes
Pictures showing size sequence
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 9
Objects of different sizes
Plastic bottles of different sizes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Creating patterns with objects
Pre-Number Activities - Creating different patterns
Pre-Number Activities - Making patterns with buttons
Pre-Number Activities - Counting pencils

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify patterns of objects
-Create patterns using different objects
-Show interest in pattern activities
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-Observe and identify patterns made with pencils
-Make patterns using pencils and bottle tops
-Create patterns using bean seeds and maize seeds
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How can we create different patterns using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 10
-Pencils of different colors
-Bottle tops
-Bean and maize seeds
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 11
Counters
Pencils
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 12
Buttons of different sizes and colors
Other patternmaking materials
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 13
Pencils
Counters
Objects for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 20
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 30
Pre-Number Activities - Counting sweets and sticks
Pre-Number Activities - Counting ants and buttons
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 50
Pre-Number Activities - Classification of objects
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 20

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count numbers in ones up to 20
-Count specific objects up to 20
-Appreciate counting in daily activities
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-In groups, clap as they count up to 20
-Count and say the number of balls
-Count and say the number of carrots
-Count and say the number of stars
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How can we count objects up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 14
-Counters
-Pictures of objects for counting
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 15
Pictures with objects to count
Skipping rope
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 16
Pictures of sweets and sticks
Actual counting sticks
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 17
Pictures of ants and buttons
Actual buttons for counting
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 18
Stones
Buttons
Number charts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 19
Objects of different colors and sizes
Sorting trays
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 27
Number cards 120
Number charts

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