Learning Objectives

Learning Goals

• Recognize sets of one to five objects without counting
• Learn or reinforce number names and numerals
• Count from 1 to 5
• Understand that numbers can be represented by objects
• Compare sets of one to five objects, and identify if the sets are the same or different
• Understand that the number of objects in a set is not affected by their arrangement

Vocabulary

• a lot
• diamond
• different
• how many
• less
• less than
• line
• little
• many
• more
• more than
• not enough
• number names
• one less
• same
• same amount
• same number
• some
• square
• too many
• triangle

Math Talk Strategies

• Introduce and model the use of math talk and vocabulary.
• Ask open-ended questions about math activities. Ask children to share their ideas and provide explanations.
• Ask children to listen carefully to one another and to respond to each others' ideas.
• Engage children in relevant and meaningful math conversations through play.
• Establish math-related classroom routines, physical cues, and rules of the community.