Lesson by Olivia Davies
Learning Intentions:
- To recognise the number 8.
- To be able to count reliably to 8.
- To explore simple subtraction.
Step 1: Activity overview for parent, carers and pupils
This week is all about the number eight.
There is an instructional video (approximately six minutes long) that introduces the learning for the week and includes the first activity.
There is also a short audio song for your child to listen to as part of the first day’s activity and a further short video clip (approximately two minutes) to support activity four.
It is recommended that each activity is completed on different days during the week.
Step 2: Introduction to the activity and additional information
Our number of the week is 8.Let’s start by listening to, and join in with, the number 8 song.
Click on the button below.
Now watch Miss Davies’ video clip and complete the number 8 challenge using 8 objects or sweets.
Step 3: Tasks to carry out for this activity Activity 1 – Linked to Miss Davies’ video above.
- Complete the number 8 subtraction challenge using 8 of your favourite toys or sweets.
Activity 2
Look at the picture ‘Eight Little Octopi’ below.
Can you find:
- The numeral for eight?
- The word eight?
- The Numicon shape for eight? What colour is it?
- The number on the number line? Describe where it is-after 7/before 9.
- Count forwards and backwards from 1-8 and 8-1.
- Show 0 on fingers, 5 on fingers and 8 on fingers. Talk about how 5 and 3 make 8
Activity 3
Look at the picture above of eight little octopi
- How many can you see? Touch each one as you count them and show on fingers.
- Are any of them exactly the same?
- How many legs does each octopus have?
- How many would there be if 1 swam away? If 2 swam away? (subtractions)
- Count out 8 toys or small objects. Can you order them by size starting with the smallest?
Activity 4
Watch the Number 8 Number Blocks song: Click on the link below
Go on a number hunt and see how many number 8s you can spot.
Practise writing number 8 using different materials. Try writing it with:
- Ribbons or scarves
- Outside in sand
- Sticks in soil
- Chalk
- Water and a paint brush
Once you have completed the task you can email anything you create (photos, documents, screenshots etc.) directly to your teacher or directly upload it to any of the available places in Step 5.
Step 4: Look over the success criteria for this activity:
Success criteria #1: I can recognise the number 8.
Success criteria #2: I can count 8 objects.
Success criteria #3: I can explore simple subtraction.
Look at the learning intentions ‘how well do you think you have done?’
Step 5: Upload your work
Click on the relevant link below if you have any work to upload to your online areas