{"id":2839,"date":"2026-09-11T03:47:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=2839"},"modified":"2026-09-12T02:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T02:27:00","slug":"lesson-2-counting-groups-to-10","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/explorers-math-ages-3-5\/lessons\/lesson-2-counting-groups-to-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 2: Counting Groups to 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Aims:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Develop counting skills for groups up to 10.<\/li>\n
  • Practice counting objects in different arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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    • Children count groups of up to 10 objects, shapes, or pictures.<\/li>\n
    • Children use ten frames and count scattered groups accurately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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      • Accurately count and show up to 10 items.<\/li>\n
      • Use ten frames, fingers, or manipulatives to represent quantities up to 10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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        • Move from small group counting to confidently counting larger sets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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          • Counting and grouping skills up to 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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            • Readies children for comparing numbers and simple operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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              • Counting to 10<\/li>\n
              • One-to-one correspondence<\/li>\n
              • Visual discrimination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                • Counting Objects:<\/strong> Count out 6\u201310 blocks, shapes, or stickers.<\/li>\n
                • Ten Frame Practice:<\/strong> Use ten frames to organize and count items up to 10.<\/li>\n
                • Scattered Counting:<\/strong> Count objects arranged randomly on a mat or table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                  • Note accuracy and strategies used for counting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                    • Counters, cubes, stickers<\/li>\n
                    • Ten frames<\/li>\n
                    • Dot cards or picture cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                      • Use color-contrasted or tactile items.<\/li>\n
                      • Allow children to move or touch items as they count.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                        • Count groups during routines (snack pieces, art supplies, outdoor items).<\/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-2839","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