LG Let’s count. One to five

Target language : Let's count. One / Two / Three / Four / Five.

Lesson length : 30 minutes.

Class size : Large Group class.

Materials :

  • For “Number Codes” : A set of cards with different combinations of the numbers 1-5; 5 cards for each team, with a number from 1-5 written on each card.

  • For “Over and under” : A beanbag, or something similar, for each team.

  • A printed set of flashcards of the target language

Preparation time : 20 – 30 minutes to prepare the games, and flashcards.

Instructions :


1. Start with a “Hello song”, and a number song, such as “10 fat sausages”. Practice each song, before playing CD.

2. Show the flashcards to the class and repeat the words together.

3. For a quick practice of the numbers, play the “Number codes” game : Instructions can be accessed by left clicking the button below.

4. For a fast and frantic final game, play the “Over and Under” game : Instructions can be accessed by left clicking the button below.

5. Say or sing goodbye to your students.

Lyrics : Hello, Hello, Hello, how are you?

I'm fine, I'm fine, I hope that you are, too! (Repeat)

Lyrics : Ten fat sausages in the frying pan,

One went POP,

and the other went BANG!

(Repeat with one less sausage each time)

Final verse : No more sausages, in the frying pan,

none went POP,

and none went BANG!