Module 1- Math K A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students develop foundational skills in counting, number recognition, and number writing with a focus on the numbers 0 through 4. They begin by learning to write and say the numbers 1, 2, and 3 in order, then expand their understanding by exploring the concept of zero. Recognizing when a group has no objects, identifying the numeral 0, and practicing how to write it. As their number knowledge grows, students practice counting both verbally and with objects up to the number 4, while continuing to write each numeral from 0 to 4. The module also introduces the position words before and after, helping students understand number order and relationships. Throughout the lessons, students engage in hands-on counting activities, review previously learned numbers, and apply positional language to strengthen their understanding of early number concepts.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	Counting 1, 2, 3	*Math KA Workbook, 978-1-63916-176-8 (optional);
2	The Number 0	colored pencils or crayons;
3	Count Objects up to 4	None
4	Counting and Position	None
5	Module 1 Wrap Up	None

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	Counting 1, 2, 3	Write and say the numbers 1-3 in order.
2	The Number 0	Identify when a group has 0 objects. Recognize the number 0. Write the number 0. Review counting 1 to 3.
3	Count Objects up to 4	Write the numbers 0 to 4. Count the numbers 0 to 4 out loud.
4	Counting and Position	Recognize the meaning of the position words before and after. Identify what numbers come before and after each other. Review counting objects from 0-4.
5	Module 1 Wrap Up	Write the numbers 0 to 4. Count the numbers 0 to 4 out loud. Recognize the meaning of the position words before and after. Identify what numbers come before and after each other.

Module Key Words:

Key Words
count number 0 1 2 3 4 before after

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	Counting 1, 2, 3	9	Assignment: Count & Write to 3
2	The Number 0	6	Assignment: The Number 0
3	Count Objects up to 4	6	Assignment: Count Objects Up to 4
4	Counting and Position	7	Assignment: Counting and Position

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	Counting 1, 2, 3	To reinforce your learner’s ability to write and say the numbers 1 through 3 in order, create a simple number hunt at home. Write the numbers 1, 2, and 3 on separate pieces of paper and hide them around a room. Ask your learner to find the numbers one at a time. Each time a number is found, the learner should say the number out loud and write it on a sheet of paper. After all three numbers are found, guide your learner in putting them in order from 1 to 3, saying them aloud and writing them in sequence. This fun and active game helps build number recognition, writing skills, and oral counting in an engaging way.
2	The Number 0	To help your learner identify when a group has 0 objects and recognize the number 0, set up a “Zero Detective” game using small toys or household items. Place a different number of objects (0–3) into several small containers or bowls. One of the containers should be empty. Ask your learner to look at each container and count how many objects are inside. When your learner finds the empty one, they should say, “Zero! There are zero objects!” and hold up a card or write the number 0 on a piece of paper. Repeat the activity by mixing up the containers or switching the objects. This activity helps your learner visually connect the idea of “nothing” with the number 0 and strengthens their understanding of counting and number recognition.
3	Count Objects up to 4	To help your learner practice writing the numbers 0 to 4 and counting them out loud, create a simple number line on the floor using paper or sticky notes. Write the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4, one number on each piece of paper, and place them in a row on the floor. Have your learner start at 0 and hop to each number, saying the number out loud as they land on it. After hopping through the number line, give your learner a sheet of paper and ask them to write each number from 0 to 4 in order. Repeat the activity in different ways, for example, counting backward or pointing to a number and having your learner say and write it. This activity reinforces number writing, counting skills, and number order in a fun, movement-based way.
4	Counting and Position	To help your learner understand the position words before and after and identify which numbers come before and after each other, create a “Number Train” using cards or small pieces of paper. Write the numbers 0 to 4, one number per card, and line them up in order like train cars. Ask your learner questions such as, “What number comes before 3?” or “What number comes after 1?” Have your learner point to the correct number and say it out loud. Then, mix up the cards and ask your learner to put the number train back in the correct order from 0 to 4. You can also take turns placing a number in the middle and having your learner place the number that comes before and after it on either side. This hands-on activity helps your learner build number sequencing skills and understand the meaning of positional words in a meaningful, visual way.
5	Module 1 Wrap Up	To review and reinforce your learner’s understanding of numbers 0 to 4 and the concepts of before and after, create a fun and interactive “Number Path Challenge.” Draw five large circles on the floor or on a poster board and label them with the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 in order. Give your learner a small object (like a toy or coin) to use as a marker. Start by asking your learner to count out loud from 0 to 4 while moving the marker from circle to circle. Then, have your learner write the numbers 0 to 4 on a separate sheet of paper. Next, give your learner “before and after” challenges, such as: “Place the marker on 3. What number comes before 3?” “Move your marker to the number that comes after 1.” “Can you find the number that comes before 2 and after 0?” You can turn it into a game by timing how quickly your learner can complete the tasks or by giving a small reward for completing the full challenge.

Guiding Questions
Suggested Books

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
Counting 1, 2, 3	Can you count to 3? How do you write the number 1? How do you write the number 2? How do you write the number 3?
The Number 0	What is zero?
Count Objects up to 4	How do you write the number 4?
Counting and Position	What does before mean? What does after mean?
Module 1 Wrap Up	Can you count from 0 to 4?

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	One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish	Dr. Seuss	270L
2	Finding Zero: A Playful Math Story About Friendship	Anita Narayan
3	Zero	Kathryn Otoshi	510

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	As you are out and about with your learner, have them practice counting. For example, when walking down a street, how many cars can they count? When at the grocery store, have them count different types of fruits and vegetables.