Call the students together and choose three volunteers. Have the first student show a Numeral Card selected at random while the second student rings the bell the appropriate number of times and the third student writes the number on the board. Meanwhile, have the rest of the students show with connecting cubes the meaning of the numeral being shown. Repeat with other sets of three volunteers.
As the students respond, document their level of understanding on the Count to 10 Class Assessment teacher resource sheet. Determine which students need remediation and which students are ready to move forward. Plan additional experiences for those students who require additional support and extensions for those who need challenges.
Give each student connecting cubes and a copy of the Fill Up activity sheet.
Tell the students that as you show a number [using numeral cards or the online Spinner], they should cover the corresponding number on one of the rows on the sheet with a connecting cube. Now ask a volunteer to show the numeral cards one at a time in random order, returning each card to the deck after it is called until all the numerals are covered. (A number may be covered only one time on the card.) Circulate to see which students are able to recognize and cover the corresponding numerals.
To end the unit, ask a student to make a train of 10 cubes and to show it to the class. Then have the student put it behind his or her back and break it into two pieces. Have the student show one part of the train and ask the other students to make a train as long as the visible part. Then ask them how many cubes they will have to add to make a train 10 cubes long. You may wish to encourage them to use 10 Frames as they do this. Repeat with other students.
Alternatively, or in addition to the above activities, students can work (either individually or in pairs) to review the numbers 1 through 10 by using the Concentration activity.
To do so, students should select 1-10 under Levels, and either 1 or 2 players. In this activity, students match the numerals (1-10) with other representations explored in this unit.
