ZNChloe Math Academy

LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE — Version 1.0

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Section 1 — Lesson Identification

Teacher Name	_______________________________________________
Grade Level	____________ Subject: Mathematics
Unit # / Unit Title	Unit #: Unit Title: _____________________________
Week # / Day #	Week #: Day #: (of 5)
Lesson #	(of 150 for this grade)
Lesson Title	_______________________________________________
Date / Duration	Date: Duration: 45–60 minutes

★ Sample — Completed for Grade 1, Week 1, Day 1

Teacher Name: [Your Name]

Grade Level: 1 | Subject: Mathematics

Unit #: 1 | Unit Title: Counting & Number Sense

Week #: 1 | Day #: 1 (of 5)

Lesson #: 1 (of 150 for Grade 1)

Lesson Title: Counting Objects to 10

Date: September 7, 2026 | Duration: 45 minutes

Section 2 — Standards Alignment

Common Core State Standard(s) Addressed:

[ ] K.CC.A.1 — Count to 100 by ones and tens
[ ] 1.NBT.A.1 — Count to 120 starting from any number
[ ] Other:

Learning Objective (complete sentence beginning with “Students will be able to…”)

★ Sample Objective

Students will be able to count a set of objects up to 10 accurately and write the corresponding numeral.

Success Criteria (“I can…” statements — list 2–3)

I can count a group of objects up to 10.
I can match a number to a group of objects.
I can write the numbers 1 through 10.

✎ Replace sample criteria with lesson-specific “I can…” statements.

Section 3 — Materials & Preparation

Materials Needed	Teacher Preparation
Counting bears or small manipulatives (sets of 10) Number cards 1–10 Whiteboard and dry-erase markers Student workbooks (ZNChloe Grade 1, Unit 1) Pencils and crayons Additional materials:	Print number cards 1–10 Prepare counting stations with 10 manipulatives each Cue up ZNChloe video: “Counting to 10” (classroom.html) Review lesson objectives Set up practice worksheet

Section 4 — Lesson Outline / Timing

Lesson Phases (45-Minute Class)

Phase	Time	Activity	Notes
Warm-Up	5 min	Number chant: Count from 1 to 10 together as a class. Use clapping rhythm.	Builds routine and fluency
Introduce	10 min	Watch ZNChloe video “Counting to 10” on classroom.html. Pause and check for understanding at key moments.	Play video on projector/screen
Guided Practice	10 min	Teacher models counting with manipulatives on the document camera. Students count along using their own sets. Ask: “How many bears do you have?”	Walk the room to check
Independent Practice	12 min	Students complete Page 1 of Grade 1 Unit 1 workbook: circle the correct number for each group of objects.	Differentiate: challenge students write the number from memory
Share / Discuss	5 min	Cold call 3–4 students to share one answer and explain how they counted.	Encourage math talk
Close / Exit Ticket	3 min	Show a card with 7 objects — students write the number on their mini whiteboard and hold it up.	Quick formative check

Section 5 — Differentiation Strategies

Support (Struggling Learners)	On-Level	Extension (Advanced)
Use 1–5 objects only; pair with peer buddy	Standard lesson activities	Count mixed sets to 20; write missing numbers on a number line
Use number line anchor chart	—	Create their own counting book pages
Provide pre-counted bags; student just writes the number	—	Sort objects by attribute AND count each group

Section 6 — Vocabulary

Term	Definition	Visual / Example
Count	To find the total number of objects in a group	🐛🐛🐛 = 3
Number	A symbol that tells how many	1, 2, 3, 4, 5 …
Numeral	The written symbol for a number	“3” is the numeral for three objects
Set	A group of objects	A bag with 5 apples = a set of 5

Section 7 — Formative Assessment

During the lesson, I will check for understanding by:

[X] Observation — watching students work
[X] Exit ticket — whiteboard hold-up
[ ] Partner talk / think-pair-share
[ ] Mini quiz (verbal)
[ ] Written response
[ ] Other:

Notes on student understanding:

Students who need re-teaching:

Students who are ready for extension:

Section 8 — Homework / Follow-Up

Homework Assignment (if applicable):

Practice sheet: “Count and Circle” — count each group and circle the matching number. (5 problems, takes approximately 10 minutes)

Parent Note / Communication:

[ ] Send home: “Counting to 10” family activity sheet
[ ] No homework tonight
[ ] Other:

🌐 ZNChloe Online Resource for Tonight:

Students can log in to www.znchloemathacademy.com → Game Room → “Counting Challenge” to practice at home.

Section 9 — Teacher Reflection

Complete AFTER the lesson is delivered.

What went well?

What would I change next time?

Student misconceptions I noticed:

Adjustments for tomorrow’s lesson:

Overall lesson rating: [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Needs Revision

Section 10 — Next Lesson Preview

Next Lesson	Details
Lesson Title	Lesson 2 of 150 — “Counting Objects to 20”
Preview for Students	“Tomorrow we will count even bigger groups — all the way to 20!”
Materials to Prepare	Sets of 20 manipulatives, number cards 11–20, workbook page 2
Notes