Arabic١٢٣
Year 2Autumn TermAges 6-7

Lesson Plans

Numbers 11 to 15

1

Eleven and Twelve

30–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Say "ahad ashar" (11) and "ithna ashar" (12)
  • Count from 1 to 12 in sequence

Warm-Up (5 min)

Count from 1 to 10 in Arabic — warm up those counting muscles!

Main Activities

  1. 1Introduce 11 (أحد عشر) and 12 (اثنا عشر) — notice these combine number + "ashar" (ten)
  2. 2Counting chain: go around the room counting from 1 to 12 in Arabic
  3. 3Match Eastern Arabic numerals ١١ and ١٢ to the words — notice numbers read left to right!
  4. 4Complete the number tracing worksheet for 11 and 12

Resources Needed

Number flashcards (11–12)Eastern Arabic numeral cardsTracing worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Count 12 things at home in Arabic — steps, books, anything!

2

Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen!

30–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Say numbers 13–15 in Arabic
  • Count from 1 to 15 fluently

Warm-Up (5 min)

Quick-fire: teacher shows a numeral from 1–12 — children shout the Arabic number.

Main Activities

  1. 1Introduce 13 (ثلاثة عشر), 14 (أربعة عشر), 15 (خمسة عشر)
  2. 2Pattern spotting: "Can you see the pattern? Thalaatha + ashar = thalaathata ashar!"
  3. 3Counting exercises: count objects up to 15 using Arabic numbers
  4. 4Number writing: practise writing Eastern Arabic numerals ١٣, ١٤, ١٥

Resources Needed

Number flashcards (13–15)Counting objectsWriting worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Can you count the number of letters in your full name? Say it in Arabic!

3

Teen Numbers Practice

30–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Recognise Eastern Arabic numerals ١١–١٥
  • Match number words to numerals confidently

Warm-Up (5 min)

Counting backwards: start at 15 and count down to 1 — in Arabic!

Main Activities

  1. 1Number card sorting: arrange jumbled cards ١ through ١٥ in order
  2. 2Number bingo with numbers 1–15 — teacher calls Arabic numbers, children cover them
  3. 3Write numbers 11–15 in both Eastern Arabic numerals and Arabic words
  4. 4Partner quiz: test each other on the new teen numbers

Resources Needed

Number cards (1–15)Bingo cardsWriting paper

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write the numbers 1–15 in Arabic on a strip of paper — make your own number line!

4

Counting to Fifteen Games

30–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Count to 15 confidently and independently
  • Use numbers 11–15 in simple contexts

Warm-Up (5 min)

Number whisper chain: whisper an Arabic number to your neighbour — does it arrive correctly?

Main Activities

  1. 1Counting competition: who can count to 15 in Arabic the fastest (clearly and correctly)?
  2. 2Shopping game with prices up to 15: "That costs ithna ashar!" — pay with number cards
  3. 3Create a "Numbers 1–15" reference card to keep in your folder
  4. 4Complete the vocab cards worksheet matching all numbers 1–15

Resources Needed

Play money/number cardsShop itemsReference card templateVocab cards worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Be the shopkeeper at home — price toys at Arabic numbers up to 15!

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