Primary Sampler Module Teacher's Notes ISL - Flipbook - Page 15
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Overview:
Numbers and counting are part of daily communicative interactions. Pupils already possess some mathematical skills
and are able to associate words with numerical symbols in the languages they are familiar with. In this series of
activities, we will leverage pupils’ mathematical knowledge and reinforce those skills by linking them to familiar
vocabulary such as classroom objects and clothing items, while also involving physical movement.
Learning intentions:
Through various learning experiences, pupils should be able to…
• Use numbers 1-12 to count items in the classroom
• Engage in games involving numbers
• Sing a song about numbers
Links with Primary School Curriculum
Areas and Subjects
Strands
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Education - Mathematics
Number
Arts Education – Music
Performing and presenting
Responding and connecting
Wellbeing - Physical Education
Movement competence (stand) - Games
Suggested activities:
Before we start:
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Call the roll, repeat the replies with the pupils and exchange greetings
•
Tutor introduces numbers through various activities, inviting pupils to
watch and copy. Video clips can help
Can you count in more
than one language? Have you
•
ever watched a famous song
being signed?
Introduce digits and do vocabulary building activities such as:
matching, simple additions/subtractions, true/false
•
Present a limited list of vocabulary of items in the classroom (for
example: furniture, features such as windows/doors/desks, schoolbag
items etc.) and play games using numbers to count these items.
Pupils can be asked how many of a particular item there are/they
have and match with the correct number
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Supported by
Department of Education
and Youth
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