Dinosaur shopping!

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Dinosaurs Dinosaur Maths

Objectives

Maths

  • Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20.
  • Place numbers 1 to 20 in order.
  • Say which number is 1 more or 1 less than a given number.
  • Use everyday language to discuss size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time, money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems.
  • Recognize, create, describe patterns.

Lesson Planning

Solve problems in the dinosaur shop and create a dinosaur themed class number line. 

Children will:

  • Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20 in Dinosaur Shop.
  • Place numbers 1 to 20 in order to make class dinosaur number line 1 to 20.
  • Solve problem ‘How many handprints fit into one large dinosaur footprint?’.
  • Follow, create and describe patterns while creating number line and using playdough and jewels.

Provided Resources

This session does not need any provided resources.

You Will Need

  • Counting Dinosaurs from session 1
  • Small and large dinosaurs
  • Plastic 1p and 10p coins
  • Shopping baskets, purses, bags, till, price labels and tags
  • Large Dinosaur footprint
  • A4 Dinosaur footprint template
  • Laminating pouches
  • Playdough
  • Colourful jewels or large sequins
  • Squidgy, sparkle numbers
  • Pre-cut numerals from 1 to 20