Pick a Number, Counting On
Task
Action
The teacher puts multiple numbers in a hat or on sticks from the known counting sequence. S/he randomly picks one number and asks the class to count on ten numbers from that number. The class does this chorally.
IM Commentary
This activity should be done with the whole group.
It could be played a few times a week with just one number, or multiple times at once.
The teacher will change the numbers in the hat or on the sticks as the class is able to count higher (as the known sequence increases).
The teacher can have the class count more then ten numbers on from the chosen number as the class gains higher levels of counting fluency.
The teacher can use a 100's chart or a number line to point to the numbers as students count to scaffold and create an association between the written numeral and the spoken number name.
Pick a Number, Counting On
Action
The teacher puts multiple numbers in a hat or on sticks from the known counting sequence. S/he randomly picks one number and asks the class to count on ten numbers from that number. The class does this chorally.