Arrange up to 9 Objects - Lesson for Preschool, Chapter - 8 & 9

In the lesson "Arrange up to 9 Objects," preschool students embark on an engaging journey through Chapters 8 & 9 of the Unit on Counting to 10. Through this lesson, they will master the essential skill of arranging and counting objects up to the numbers 8 and 9. The activities designed for this lesson, including the Marching Ants Worksheet, Lily Pad Pond Counting Worksheet, and exercises to Count and Identify Groups of 8 & 9, are meticulously crafted to enhance students' understanding and application of counting in a practical and enjoyable manner.

Learning to arrange and count up to 9 objects is crucial for young learners as it lays the foundational stones for number sense, a key mathematical concept. This skill not only prepares them for more advanced mathematical operations but also enhances their analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. By engaging with different objects and scenarios, such as ants marching or counting lily pads in a pond, students not only learn to count but also develop a stronger grasp of the concepts of quantity and order.

Estimated classroom time: 10 min
Chapter: 8 & 9
Unit: Counting to 10
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Marching Ants Worksheet
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Lily Pad Pond Counting Worksheet
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Count and Identify Groups of 8 & 9
Count and Identify Groups of 8 & 9
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  • Activity 1 / Marching Ants Worksheet

    With this colorful worksheet, you can easily assess how well your kids know how to count, and also help them get some practice with counting. First, ask your kids if they can identify the little insects in the picture. There are four groups of ants. Help your kids count all the ants in each group and note their numbers. Then, hold your little one’s hand as they trace a line from each picture to the correct number of ants.

  • Activity 2 / Lily Pad Pond Counting Worksheet

    Counting can be as fun as anything else, and you can use this colorful worksheet to show your kids this. With your proper guidance and patience to help your little ones, they should soon be writing numbers and counting like little pros. This tracing sheet will help you and your kids learn better and faster. In the picture, there are six groups of lily pads in ponds. Help your kids count the lily pads, and then circle the ponds that have 9 lily pads.

  • Activity 3 / Count and Identify Groups of 8 & 9 - Quiz

    This quiz assesses students’ ability to count and arrange items in groups of 8 and 9.