Introduction

Counting numbers are the foundation of mathematics. They help us understand quantities, order, and patterns in everyday life. This lesson will introduce students to counting numbers, how to identify them, and how to use them effectively.

They start from 1 but does not have an end, in other words “Infinity”.

Use the link below to watch a video for visual understanding of counting numbers

Activity

What is Time?

Time is how we measure the moments in our day, the days in our week, and the years in our lives. Let’s break it down step by step to see how seconds grow into years and beyond!

Time Units Explained

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Seconds (⏳):
A second is the shortest common way to measure time. For example, saying ‘One Mississippi’ takes about a second!
60 Seconds = 1 Minute

Minutes (🕐):
A minute is made up of 60 seconds. It’s like counting to 60—slowly! For example, it takes about 1 minute to brush your teeth.
60 Minutes = 1 Hour

Hours (⏰):
An hour is 60 minutes long. There are 24 hours in one day, just like the numbers on a clock!
24 Hours = 1 Day

Days (🌞):
“A day is the time it takes for Earth to spin all the way around once. There are 7 days in a week.”
7 Days = 1 Week

Weeks (📆):
A week has 7 days—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
4 Weeks = 1 Month

Months (📅):
Months are like chapters in a year. Some months, like February, are short, while others, like August, are long!
12 Months = 1 Year

Years (🎉):
A year is 12 months long and has 365 days. It’s the time it takes for Earth to travel all the way around the Sun.
10 Years = 1 Decade

Decades, Centuries, and Beyond (📜):

• A decade is 10 years, like the 1990s or 2010s.
• A century is 100 years.
• A millennium is 1,000 years!

Fun Facts About Time

• Did you know there are 86,400 seconds in a day?
• Leap years have 366 days instead of 365!