Lesson Plans

Lesson Objectives

• Say "sitta" (6), "sab'a" (7), "thamaaniya" (8)
• Count from 1 to 8 in sequence

Main Activities

1. 1Introduce 6, 7, 8 with flashcards — say each slowly, then speed up: "Sit-ta, Sab-a, Tha-maa-ni-ya"
2. 2Counting relay: children take turns adding one number to the chain up to 8
3. 3Use counters to show each number physically — "Give me sab'a counters!"
4. 4Number colouring sheet: colour objects to match the Arabic number label

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Lesson Objectives

• Say "tis'a" (9) and "ashara" (10)
• Count from 1 to 10 fluently

Main Activities

1. 1Introduce "Tis'a" (9) and "Ashara" (10) — celebrate reaching 10 with a cheer!
2. 2Ten green bottles song (Arabic version): sing and count down from 10
3. 3Number line hop: lay numbers on the floor, hop from 1 to 10 saying each number
4. 4Trace all Eastern Arabic numerals ٦ through ١٠ on the tracing worksheet

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Lesson Objectives

• Recognise all Eastern Arabic numerals ١–١٠
• Match spoken numbers to written numerals

Main Activities

1. 1Number pairs game: turn over cards to find matching pairs (numeral + number word)
2. 2Teacher calls a number — children race to hold up the correct numeral card
3. 3Number ordering: arrange jumbled numeral cards from ١ to ١٠
4. 4Complete the writing practice worksheet: write each numeral and the number word

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Lesson Objectives

• Count to 10 independently and confidently
• Use numbers in simple Arabic phrases

Main Activities

1. 1Counting around the room: each child says the next number — keep the chain going to 10!
2. 2Shop role-play: "I want sitta oranges, please!" — practise using numbers in context
3. 3Create a "My Numbers" mini-book with illustrations and Arabic numerals
4. 4Class celebration: count to 10 together — ring a bell at 10!

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