Jungle Animal Counting

Counting with meaningful objects builds strong number sense.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Jungles
• Learning area: Numeracy
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Count jungle animals
• Practice one-to-one correspondence
• Compare quantities

Materials

• Animal counters
• Number cards
• Counting mats

Instructions

Count animals into groups. Match to numerals. Compare: 'Which has more?'

Educator tip

Touch each animal while counting to reinforce correspondence.

Assessment

Observe counting accuracy and numeral recognition.

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