Unit Plan 2 (Grade K Math): Numbers 0–5—Read/Write/Show

Focus: Read/write numerals 0–5 and represent each number with objects, fingers, and drawings; connect number names to quantities with one-to-one and cardinality.

Grade Level: K

Subject Area: Mathematics (Counting & Cardinality)

Total Unit Duration: 5 sessions (one week), 30–40 minutes per session

I. Introduction

This week develops the triad say it → write it → show it for numbers 0–5. Students read and form numerals, link number words to how many, and represent each amount with objects, fingers, and quick drawings. They practice counting out exact sets, including zero, and explaining their choices.

Essential Questions

• How do number words, numerals, and sets all tell the same amount?
• What does zero (0) mean when we count or “count out” a set?
• How can I show a number in more than one way and explain “how many”?

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:

1. Read and write numerals 0–5 with recognizable formation.
2. Match number names to quantities using one-to-one and state the last number as how many (cardinality).
3. Represent a number (0–5) with objects, fingers, and drawings; translate between representations.
4. Count out a requested number of objects (including 0) and check for accuracy.

Standards Alignment — CCSS Kindergarten (threaded across the unit)

• K.CC.3 (0–5): Read and write numerals 0–5.
• K.CC.4a–c: Understand counting principles (one-to-one, cardinality, each next number is one more).
• K.CC.5: Count to answer “how many?” up to 5 and count out a given number.
• Mathematical Practices: MP.1–MP.6 threaded (perseverance, reasoning, argument, modeling, tools, precision).

Success Criteria — Student Language

• I can read and write the numerals 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• I can show a number with objects, fingers, or a quick drawing and tell how many.
• I can count out exactly the number someone asks for (including 0).