Form a set of objects in the range 1–10.
Identify all of the numbers in the range 0–10.
Number Framework Stage 1
Objects to pass around.
The students get into groups and arrange themselves in circles. Nominate a student in each group to start at 1. They then pass an object around and count as it passes each student. The students count as far as they can.
Examples. Repeat counting from 1.
Challenging examples. The group selects a single digit number. Repeat the above activity but count backwards from the selected number. Before counting back the students predict who will be number 1. They check their prediction by passing an object and counting down out loud.
More challenging examples. Give all groups the same starting number. All groups count forward. Play some music. When you stop the music each student draws the group’s current number in the air. Record the numbers of all groups on the board and discuss whose number is biggest.