standard_description: Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies (include groups with up to ten objects).
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this warm-up is for students to practice the verbal count sequence to 10 and show quantities with their fingers.
Launch
“Let’s count to 10.”
Count to 10 as a class.
Activity
“As I count to 10, put up 1 finger for each number.”
Count to 10 as students put up their fingers.
Demonstrate counting to 10, putting up 1 finger for each number.
“Now let’s count to 10 with our fingers. Each time you say a number, put up 1 finger.”
Count to 10 as a class using fingers 2–3 times.
Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
“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.


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