Module 3- Math K A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will develop number sense by counting and showing numbers from 0 to 5 using their fingers, objects, and pictures. They will learn that the last number said when counting tells how many objects are in the set. Students will practice circling specific numbers of items in a group, sorting and classifying objects into sets, and counting up to 5 items in each set. They will also solve simple word problems with totals up to 5, applying their counting, sorting, and classifying skills to real-world situations.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 Use Your Fingers to Count to 5 None
2 Circle and Count to 5 colored pencils or crayons;
3 Sort and Classify None
4 Word Problems to 5 None
5 Module 3 Wrap Up small toys;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 Use Your Fingers to Count to 5
  1. Count and show numbers 0 - 5 with fingers.
2 Circle and Count to 5
  1. Circle 1 to 5 items in a set. (Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted.)
3 Sort and Classify
  1. Classify, sort, and count objects up to 5.
  2. Circle the objects that belong in a group or set.
4 Word Problems to 5
  1. Count objects up to 5.
  2. Solve word problems up to 5.
5 Module 3 Wrap Up
  1. Sort, classify, and count objects up to 5.
  2. Solve word problems.

Module Key Words:

Key Words
count
four
five
set
sort
classify
word problem
word problems

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title
1 Use Your Fingers to Count to 5 7 Assignment: Write 4 and 5
1 Use Your Fingers to Count to 5 8 Assignment: Finger Counting
2 Circle and Count to 5 6 Assignment: Circle and Count to 5
3 Sort and Classify 7 Assignment: Sort and Classify
4 Word Problems to 5 5 Assignment: Word Problems to 5
5 Module 3 Wrap Up 6 Assignment: Module 3 Wrap Up

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 Use Your Fingers to Count to 5 To help your learner practice counting and showing numbers 0–5 with fingers, use everyday moments for quick practice. Call out a number between 0 and 5 and have your learner show it with their fingers, or show a number yourself and ask them to name it. Take turns to make it more interactive. You can also use songs, rhymes, or counting games—such as clapping a certain number of times or tapping the table with the correct number of fingers—to make learning fun. Incorporate counting into routines, like holding up three fingers to show how many forks to set at the table or two fingers for the number of snacks to take.
2 Circle and Count to 5 To support your learner in counting and showing numbers 0–5 with fingers, use hands-on activities like rolling a die and showing the number rolled on their fingers, or drawing a number of dots on paper and having them hold up the matching number of fingers. You can also use small objects such as blocks, buttons, or toy cars—ask your learner to pick up the correct number of items and then show that number with their fingers. Turn it into a movement game by calling out a number and having your learner jump, clap, or step that many times while showing the number on their fingers.
3 Sort and Classify To help your learner practice classifying, sorting, and counting objects up to 5, gather small items such as buttons, blocks, or toy animals. Ask your learner to sort the objects by color, shape, or type, and then count how many are in each group. Create simple sets and have them circle or point to the items that belong together, explaining why they are grouped in that way. You can also turn it into a matching game by mixing two or more types of objects and asking your learner to identify and circle all the items that belong to a particular set. Encourage them to say the total number in each group aloud to reinforce counting skills.
4 Word Problems to 5 To help your learner count objects up to 5, use everyday items such as toys, blocks, or snacks. Ask your learner to count a small group of objects, pointing to each one as they say the number aloud. You can also create simple word problems, such as “You have 3 apples and get 2 more. How many apples do you have now?” Encourage your learner to use the objects to act out the problem and then count to find the answer. Vary the activities by using different types of objects, or by having your learner draw or circle the correct number of items to solve problems. This hands-on practice helps them connect counting with real-world problem solving.
5 Module 3 Wrap Up To support your learner in sorting, classifying, and counting objects up to 5, gather small items such as buttons, blocks, or toy animals. Encourage your learner to sort the objects by color, shape, or type, and then count how many are in each group. Once they are comfortable, create simple word problems using the same objects—for example, “You have 2 red blocks and 3 blue blocks. How many blocks do you have altogether?” Have your learner use the objects to act out the problem, count to find the answer, and explain their thinking. This hands-on approach helps them connect counting, sorting, and problem solving in meaningful ways.

Module Guiding Questions:

When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.

Lesson Title Question
Use Your Fingers to Count to 5
  1. How many fingers do you have on one hand?
Circle and Count to 5
  1. Can you count to 5?
Sort and Classify
  1. How do you sort and classify objects?
Word Problems to 5
  1. How do you solve a word problem?
Module 3 Wrap Up
  1. What does it mean to classify?

Module Video Questions:

When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.

Lesson Title Video Question

Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:

Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:

  • What is the main idea?
  • What are three things new you learned?
  • How does this book relate to what you are learning about?

# Book Author Lexile Level
1 Butterfly Colors and Counting Jerry Pallotta
2 Five Little Monkeys Play Hide and Seek Eileen Christelow 380L
3 The Crayola ® Sorting Book Jodie Shepherd 480L
4 Sort it Out! Barbara Mariconda NP

Module Outing:

Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.

# Outing