Numbers

Explore the objectives of this session and the ordered sequence of games connected to it.

Grammar objectives

Count aloud, answer "How many…?", and follow numbers inside an instruction ("three jumps", "groups of four"). Keep it to single words and two-word chunks the whole group can chant together.

Action objectives

React to a called number: grab that many cones, form a group that size, or run to that marker — then say the number back. Played out in Run to the Numbers and Little circuit with numbers.

Lexical objectives

Numbers in English — 1 to 10 first, then up to 20 once the group is ready — counted, heard and said back.

Games in this session

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1

Colours' repetition

We form a circle and sit down, then we repeat the “My name is…” circle. After that, we do a revision of the colours and maybe also ask the children which is their favourite colour: "What is your favourite colour?"

4 min
2

Numbers' introduction

The teachers show and say the numbers, one at a time, in order, and then ask the children, ‘What number is this?’ in random order.

4 min
3

Run to the Numbers

Number cards are spread across the floor. Teacher calls a number in English — students sprint to touch the correct one as fast as possible!

15 min
4

Little circuit with numbers

The teachers divide the children into three rows, each with a different colour. One volunteer stands at the start and says, ‘3-2-1-go!’; another stands at the finish line and says, ‘Touch the number...’. The children must complete the relay and touch the correct number. Teachers perform a demonstration run (also in collaboration with 1-2 children),

8 min
5

Numbers' revision

The teachers show the numbers, one at a time, and then ask the children, ‘What number is this?’ in random order. "What is your favourite number?".

4 min

Materials for this session

Printable flashcards for this topic - print them before the class.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary for this topic in the language of the course. Listen to a word, then practise saying it.

Phrases

Phrases for this topic in the language of the course.