{"id":2827,"date":"2026-09-11T03:44:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=2827"},"modified":"2026-09-12T02:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T02:02:10","slug":"lesson-2-counting-groups-to-3","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/explorers-math-ages-3-5\/lessons\/lesson-2-counting-groups-to-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 2: Counting Groups to 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Aims:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Build one-to-one counting for small groups.<\/li>\n
  • Connect numbers to quantities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Children count up to 3 objects, shapes, or pictures.<\/li>\n
    • Children use fingers and counting frames appropriately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Count and show up to 3 items with accuracy.<\/li>\n
      • Demonstrate counting on fingers and frames.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Transformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Move from rote number recognition to counting real groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Foundation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Familiarity with numbers 1\u20133 and counting in songs\/games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            What Happens Next:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Sets the stage for extending counting and recognizing \u201chow many\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Skill Progression:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • One-to-one correspondence<\/li>\n
              • Counting with objects<\/li>\n
              • Visual and tactile counting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Sample Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Count and Show:<\/strong> Children count 1, 2, or 3 blocks, beads, or stickers.<\/li>\n
                • Finger Counting:<\/strong> Show numbers 1\u20133 using fingers.<\/li>\n
                • Counting Frames:<\/strong> Use a 3-frame to place objects and count.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Watch for accurate counting and correct use of fingers\/frames.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Small objects (blocks, counters)<\/li>\n
                    • Counting frames (up to 3)<\/li>\n
                    • Stickers or dots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Differentiation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Use real objects for tactile learners.<\/li>\n
                      • Pair counting with songs or actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Integration:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        Count classroom items throughout the day (e.g., \u201cHow many pencils?\u201d).<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","mpcs-curriculum-categories":[],"mpcs-curriculum-tags":[],"class_list":["post-2827","mpcs-lesson","type-mpcs-lesson","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t