Place value within 10 - Representing objects - Planning

Year 1 students embark on a mathematical journey to grasp the concept of place value within 10, focusing on representing objects in various forms. The lesson plan, tailored for the first week of Autumn term, encourages young learners to understand that objects can symbolize numbers and quantities. The class begins with a starter activity that prompts children to recall numbers written as words, setting the stage for the day's learning. The teaching input involves discussions on what it means to 'represent' and exercises using practical objects like counters, cubes, or LEGO to visually and physically represent numbers up to 10.

Differentiated worksheets and teaching slides guide the children through independent and partner work, where they explore the quantities of counters and practice reading number words. The lesson aims to reinforce counting skills and the recognition of numbers both numerically and as written words. A plenary session wraps up the learning with reflective questions, encouraging students to consider different ways to represent numbers and to express numbers in words. The lesson plan also addresses common misconceptions related to sequencing and counting, and it includes a 'Give me five' activity to help children consolidate their understanding and identify areas for improvement, whether they are working towards, at the expected level, or achieving greater depth in their understanding of place value within 10.