{"id":2829,"date":"2026-09-11T03:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=2829"},"modified":"2026-09-12T02:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T02:06:29","slug":"lesson-3-expanding-to-numbers-4-5","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/explorers-math-ages-3-5\/lessons\/lesson-3-expanding-to-numbers-4-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 3: Expanding to Numbers 4\u20135"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Aims:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Introduce and recognize numbers 4 and 5.<\/li>\n
  • Strengthen connections between number names and numerals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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    • Children identify numerals up to 5.<\/li>\n
    • Children match number names and numerals for 4 and 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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      • Point to and name numerals 4 and 5.<\/li>\n
      • Match spoken number names to numerals 4 and 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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        • Move from small number recognition to numbers up to 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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          • Secure recognition of numbers 1\u20133.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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            • Readies children for counting larger groups and number order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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              • Number recognition (4\u20135)<\/li>\n
              • Matching spoken and written forms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                • Number Card Match:<\/strong> Pair number cards 1\u20135 with matching spoken\/written names.<\/li>\n
                • Number Wall:<\/strong> Add 4 and 5 to a classroom number display.<\/li>\n
                • Counting Songs:<\/strong> Sing about numbers up to 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                  • Observe children naming and matching numerals 4 and 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                    • Number cards (1\u20135)<\/li>\n
                    • Counting posters<\/li>\n
                    • Visual aids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                      • Provide large, tactile numbers.<\/li>\n
                      • Use movement or props for active learners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                        • Highlight numbers 4 and 5 in routines and storybooks.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/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-2829","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