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Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the mathematics concept of comparing objects using related terms. Full lesson planAssessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona Early Learning Standard:  M. S3.C3.a- Compares objects and uses terms. Common Core State Standard: K.MD.A.2- Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference.

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of counting to identify “How many?”. Full lesson planCount Around the Class WorksheetAssessment: Anecdotal NotesLearning Standard: Counts a collection of up to ten items using the last counting word to tell “How many?”

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson to introduce or review the concept of writing numerals using a variety of materials. Materials Included: Full lesson planAssessment: Anecdotal NotesSmall Number Card Set (1-9)Large Number Mats (1-9)Arizona Early Learning Standard: M.S1.C2.c- Uses a variety of materials (i.e. clay, sand, shaving cream) to write and form numerals and numeral-like symbols.

Use this detailed lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of comparing quantities using the symbols greater than ( > ), less than ( < ), or equal to (=). Full lesson planQuantity FlashcardsGreater Than, Less Than, Equal To WorksheetAssessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona Kindergarten Learning Standard: K.CC.C.6- Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of object

Arizona Early Learning Standard:M.S1.C4.a- Identifies quantities of three to five objects without counting using visual approximation (Subitize). This game is designed to promote children’s ability to subitize quantities of objects in a hands-on, fun activity. The teacher can act as the children’s partner, or two children can play the game together. Included: Directions for preparing, setting up, and playing the memory gameVisual representation of how to set up the gameGame cardsEnjoy!

These Number cards can be used in your circle time area, or you can use them at learning centers to review each number with your students!  Enjoy!