Counting in English
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Counting in English

This ESL lesson plan introduces kids to numbers and counting in English through interactive activities. Targeting A1 speaking skills, the lesson encourages students to describe quantities in an individual format. Activities include reading, matching numbers to names, and practicing counting with real-world examples, helping young learners build confidence with numbers in a fun, engaging way.

Skills

  • Can give and receive information about quantities, numbers, prices.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Match the numbers with their names.

2

Read the text about Lucy.

3

Choose the right answer to these questions.

4

Discuss the following questions.

5

Study this Image!

6

Look at the picture and answer the questions.

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