Arabic١٢٣
Year 3Summer TermAges 7-8

Lesson Plans

Numbers Review

1

Numbers 1–20 Review

35–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Count from 1 to 20 confidently in Arabic
  • Read and write all numerals ١–٢٠

Warm-Up (5 min)

Speed count: how fast can the class count from 1 to 20 in Arabic? Time it!

Main Activities

  1. 1Counting relay: teams race to write numbers 1–20 in Eastern Arabic numerals
  2. 2Number dictation: teacher says random numbers 1–20 — children write the numeral
  3. 3Number bingo with numbers 1–20 for a fun review
  4. 4Complete the number recognition worksheet (1–20)

Resources Needed

WhiteboardsBingo cards (1–20)Number recognition worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Time yourself counting 1–20 in Arabic — try to beat your time each day!

2

Tens to 100 Review

35–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Count in tens to 100 in Arabic
  • Read and write tens in Eastern Arabic numerals

Warm-Up (5 min)

Count in tens from 10 to 100 — with a clap on each ten!

Main Activities

  1. 1Tens flash: show a tens numeral — children write the Arabic word
  2. 2Fill in the blanks: complete a tens number line with missing numbers
  3. 3Number pattern activities: continue the pattern (10, 20, __, 40, __, 60...)
  4. 4Write all tens from 10 to 100 in both numerals and words

Resources Needed

Tens flashcardsNumber line worksheetPattern activitiesWriting paper

⭐ Extension Challenge

Teach someone at home to count in tens to 100 in Arabic!

3

Numbers in Sentences

35–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Use numbers in Arabic sentences
  • Say their age, count objects, and describe quantities

Warm-Up (5 min)

Number sentence warm-up: "Umri sab'a sanawaat" — say your age in Arabic!

Main Activities

  1. 1Sentence practice: "Indi khamsa kutub" (I have 5 books), "Fi al-saff ishruun taalib" (In the class 20 students)
  2. 2Classroom counting: count real objects and write the Arabic number sentence
  3. 3Number story: write a short story that includes at least 5 different Arabic numbers
  4. 4Complete the writing practice worksheet using numbers in sentences

Resources Needed

Sentence framesCounting objectsStory templateWriting practice worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Write 5 sentences with numbers about your home and family in Arabic!

4

Number Champions

35–45 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Demonstrate mastery of all numbers learned
  • Feel confident using Arabic numbers

Warm-Up (5 min)

Number chain challenge: go around the room counting — mix 1–20 and tens to 100!

Main Activities

  1. 1Numbers quiz show: questions covering all numbers from 1 to 100 (in tens)
  2. 2Create a personal "Numbers Reference Card" in Arabic — keep it in your folder
  3. 3Number art: create a poster showing your favourite numbers with Arabic numerals and words
  4. 4Complete the vocab cards worksheet reviewing all numbers

Resources Needed

Quiz questionsReference card templateArt materialsVocab cards worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Use Arabic numbers every day this week — counting, telling time, describing quantities!

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