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Lesson 2: Help Grobby draw the correct amount of bricksIn the first two lessons, we are revising numbers 1 to 6 which were covered in book 1. Learning outcomes%u2022 We are learning to count sets of bricks to 6%u2022 We are learning to draw and count different sets%u2022 We are learning to match the correct number to the correct set of bricks (cardinality)%u2022 We are learning to write corresponding numbers 1 to 6 for each set of bricksIt is through activities that support one-to-one counting that children develop the ability to count i.e. develop counting skills. For children to count successfully, they need to know and be able to say the forward sequence of counting words in the correct order and match each verbalised number word with only one object. Counting is probably the preeminent number concept, and it is the one on which all other number concepts are based.It is one thing to rhyme off the numbers one to ten from rote memorisation. This is little more than a recitation. It is an altogether more meaningful task and skill to successfully count a collection of objects e.g. 4 bears or 8 books.It is through varied and meaningful activities that children build early counting skills to five, and then to ten and far beyond. Once their counting skills are automatic and secure in early numbers, then they can practise counting onwards and backwards from any given number.ProcedureBegin with whole-class hands-on, playful, teacher-directed activities with sets of Six Bricks.Have 6 flashcards with a single numeral 1 to 6 on each. Shuffle the cards. Select and hold up the flashcard. Children must set out that number of bricks on their table, say the number, recount and confirm.Repeat a number of times.In groups of 4, children combine their individual sets of bricks to make a brick pile of 24. Give each group a set of 6 numeral cards 1 to 6. Children spread out the cards and then create sets of bricks to match and associate with each card.TasksPhotocopy and give each child a copy of the worksheet. Read the instructions with the children and complete an example on the board. Now let the children complete their own task sheet. Draw the correct number of bricks in each box. Colour the bricks. Write each number 6 more times on the line. This exercise requires number recognition, drawing, counting, checking and matching equivalent sets to equivalent numbers, and copying and writing numbers.6