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Counting to 20 with Everyday Objects
Count, show, and write numbers to 20 using ten-frames and real objects
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About this resource
A complete kindergarten counting lesson that teaches the ideas behind counting, not just the chant: one-to-one matching, the last number tells how many, and teen numbers are ten and some more.
Children count real objects, then pictures, then ten-frames, and finish by writing the numbers. The Teacher Guide gives the full lesson flow, what to say, common stumbling blocks, and how to adjust for children who need more or less.
Big, friendly print and plenty of room to write. Everything prints cleanly in black and white.
Why teachers use it
- Under 10 minutes of prep with items you already have
- Hands-on ten-frame work for numbers 11-20
- Large-print pages that are easy for young writers
- A game (Roll and Fill) for partners or centers
- Exit ticket with a clear next-step guide
Questions
What grade is this for?
Kindergarten, and first grade review or intervention. It is written to CCSS K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.5, and K.CC.A.3.
What objects do I need?
About 20 small counters per pair (cubes, buttons, beans) and an egg carton or the printed ten-frames.
Can I use it over several days?
Yes. Pages 1-4 make one lesson, and pages 5-8 work well as centers or follow-up days.
What’s inside
- Teacher Guide with timed lesson flow and teacher language
- Page 1: Count and circle
- Page 2: Count the ten-frames
- Page 3: Show the number on ten-frames
- Page 4: Trace and write numbers 9-20
- Page 5: Count and color
- Page 6: Number path 0-20
- Page 7: Counting hunt around the room
- Page 8: Roll and Fill game board
- Page 9: Exit ticket (two per page)
- Answer key and standards page
Standards
Always check your own state and district standards. These are the common standards this resource was written against.
