standard_description: Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1).
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this warm-up is for students to practice the verbal count sequence to 10 and show quantities on their fingers.
Launch
“Count to 10 with your fingers. Each time you say a number, put up 1 finger.”
Count to 10 as a class using fingers.
Activity
“As you count and put up your fingers, I will write the numbers.”
Write numbers 1–10 as students count and put up their fingers.
Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
Point to “3” and say “Hold up 3 fingers.”
Repeat with 5, 6, and 10.


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