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Use counting sequence of ones flexibly
Count forwards to at least 30 and state the number after or before a given number, without needing to count from one
Count backwards from a given number 20 or less
Equipment
Equipment
Marker cones with numbers.
Optional: whiteboard.
Activity set-up
Activity set-up
Arrange cones with numbers around the playing area.
How to play
How to play
Students model counting sequences by moving between various spots with different types of travel.
Arrange numbers around the room, eg. 1-20.
Call out a starting number and a sequence e.g. counting forwards 3 numbers or count backwards 2 numbers
Students then link the spots called.
Vary the locomotor moveement used to move between spots e.g. running, skipping, jumping, animal walks.
Variations
Variations
Count forwards or backwards.
Vary locomotor movement
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