Lesson 12
How Many Are There? (Part 1)
Lesson Purpose
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
Activity 1: Counting Collections
Learning Goals
Teacher Facing
- Count collections of objects.
- Say one number for each object.
Student Facing
- Let’s count collections of objects.
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Materials to Copy
- Pattern Blocks Stage 3 Directions
- Counting Mat
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:
- Connecting Cubes, Stages 1 and 2
- Pattern Blocks, Stages 1 and 2
- Geoblocks, Stages 1 and 2
- Picture Books, Stages 1 and 2
CCSS Standards
Lesson Timeline
| Warm-up | 10 min |
| Activity 1 | 15 min |
| Activity 2 | 10 min |
| Activity 3 | 20 min |
| Lesson Synthesis | 5 min |
| Cool-down | 0 min |
Teacher 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?