Primary Sampler Module Teacher's Notes MFL - Flipbook - Page 14
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Overview:
Numbers in general and counting are part of daily communicative interactions. Pupils already possess some
mathematical skills and are able to associate words with numerical symbols in the languages they are familiar with.
In this series of activities, we will leverage pupils’ mathematical knowledge and reinforce those skills by linking them
to familiar vocabulary such as classroom objects and clothing items, while also involving physical movement and
music.
Learning intentions:
Through various learning experiences, pupils should be able to…
• Use numbers 1-10 to count items in the classroom
• Engage in games involving numbers
• Sing a song about numbers
Links with Primary Curriculum
Areas and Subjects
Strands
Mathematics
Number
Arts Education – Music
Listening & Responding
Physical Education
Games
Suggested activities:
• Call the roll, repeat the replies with the pupils and exchange greetings
Before we start:
Can you count in more
than one language? Have you
ever heard a famous song
in a different language?
• Tutor introduces numbers through oral activities and other material,
inviting pupils to listen and repeat. Miming and audio-video clips can help
• Introduce digits and do vocabulary building activities such as:
matching, simple additions/subtractions, true/false
• Pupils can be encouraged to spot similarities in the spelling and sound of
numbers across languages they know and the language they are learning
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