ntroduce your students to their very first number lesson with this Meet the Number 1 Math Talk.
This gentle Kindergarten lesson helps students identify the number 1, talk about what one means, practise writing the numeral, and create simple sets that show one item. It is designed for the early days of school when students are learning routines, building confidence, and beginning to participate in math discussions.
Perfect for the first week of Kindergarten, number sense introductions, homeschool Kindergarten, intervention, or early math centres.
What’s Included
- Teacher lesson plan
- Google Slides link
- Teaching video link
- Learning goal
- Materials list
- Introduction prompts
- Math talk questions
- Centre connection ideas
- Assessment look fors
- Ontario FDK curriculum connections
- U.S. Common Core Kindergarten connections
Skills Covered
- Identifying the number 1
- Writing the numeral 1
- Showing a set of one
- Using number vocabulary
- Explaining ideas
- Participating in math discussion
A warm, beginner-friendly number sense lesson that introduces Kindergarten students to the number 1 in a calm and playful way.
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