Counting auf Deutsch

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Lesson Title: Numbers in German: 1–10

Unit: German Language Adventures – Lesson 2 of 20
Year Level: Foundation
Duration: 45 minutes
Class Size: 20 students
Curriculum Area:
Languages – German
Australian Curriculum Content Descriptor (Version 9.0):
AC9LNGF01 – Recognise that German sounds may be written differently in English, and that some letters and words may look the same but sound different.
AC9LNGF03 – Use words, phrases and simple sentences in specific situations, such as greetings and introductions, or giving and responding to instructions.

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WALT (We Are Learning To):

• Say the numbers from 1 to 10 in German.
• Recognise and match German numbers to quantities and numerals.
• Respond to simple counting prompts in songs and games.

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Success Criteria:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

✔️ Recognise and say the German numbers 1–10 with support.
✔️ Match the spoken number with a visual representation or written numeral.
✔️ Participate in a counting song and group activity using German vocabulary.

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Differentiation Strategies:

Support for Diverse Learners:

• Use pairing and group activities to provide peer support.
• Provide number cards with images for visual reinforcement.
• Offer scaffolds such as number lines with phonetic pronunciation guides.

Support for EAL/D or Literacy Needs:

• Use pictorial supports and hand gestures.
• Repeat chants and songs multiple times.
• Engage learners with tactile resources (e.g., number blocks).

Extension Activities for Advanced Learners:

• Challenge students to count backwards from 10 in German.
• Introduce the phrase “Wie viele?” (How many?) and encourage simple question/answer exchanges.
• Provide optional worksheet with German dot-to-dot up to 10.

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Resources Required:

• Flashcards (numbers 1–10 in German with pictures).
• Laminated number mats (1–10 in German with images).
• Large numeral cut-outs for group matching activity.
• Props: Plush toy called “Frau Zahl” (Ms Number) – for introducing numbers.
• German Number Song audio (provided before the lesson).
• Mini whiteboards and markers.
• Ball or soft beanbag for counting game.
• Visual number line posters in German.
• Stickers for achievements (optional).

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Lesson Breakdown:

1. Warm-Up and Entry Routine (5 minutes)

• Greet students in German: "Guten Tag, Kinder!" Encourage echoing response.
• Quick review of Lesson 1 ("Hallo", "Wie heißt du?") with puppet or plush character from last class.
• Introduce Frau Zahl, a fun plush character who “only speaks in numbers!”

Teacher Says:

“Today, Frau Zahl will help us learn how to count in German. She’s forgotten how to count, can you help her remember?”

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2. Explicit Teaching – Introducing Numbers 1–10 (10 minutes)

• Present visual number cards 1–10 in German:
  • Eins, Zwei, Drei, Vier, Fünf, Sechs, Sieben, Acht, Neun, Zehn
• Teacher repeats each number with students echoing 2–3 times.
• Add physical movement (e.g., clap on each number).
• Display number line across whiteboard with picture cues for EAL/D learners.

🗣 Teaching Phrase: “Ich zähle von eins bis zehn!” (I count from one to ten!)

Engagement Tip:

Use a number song in German to reinforce vocabulary. Encourage singing and dancing.

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3. Guided Practice (10 minutes)

Activity: “Frau Zahl says…” (Simon Says-style game)

• Students must respond only if Frau Zahl says the number in German.
• Example: “Frau Zahl sagt: springe sieben Mal!” (Jump 7 times)
• Focus on listening and connecting German numbers to movement and quantity.

Scaffold Step:

Use fingers or visuals to show number before the task to support understanding.

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4. Application and Hands-On Practice (10 minutes)

Activity: Number Match Relay

• 5 stations with German number card, object groupings (e.g., 3 apples, 7 cubes), and numeral.
• In small groups, students rotate and match items with correct German number.
• Encourage saying the number aloud each time they match a set.

📣 Teacher Phrase: “Was ist das? – Das ist vier!” (What is that? – That is four!)

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5. Mini Whiteboard Task (5 minutes)

• Students sit with whiteboards.
• Teacher says a number in German (e.g., “neun”), students write the numeral (9).
• Extension for high achievers: write the German word AND draw objects.

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6. Cool Down & Review (5 minutes)

• Recap numbers using chant format:
  “Eins, Zwei, Drei – Hallo!
  Vier, Fünf, Sechs – Let’s go!
  Sieben, Acht, Neun – Feel fine!
  Zehn! Zehn! Zehn! – German time!”

• Ask a few students to come “teach” a number to Frau Zahl at the front before the bell.

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Assessment – Formative:

✅ Observation of students during group activities and individual work.
✅ Listening for accurate pronunciation and responses in mini whiteboard activity.
✅ Participation in group chants and matching activity.

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Extension/Home Suggestion:

Parent Involvement Activity:
Send home a number colouring sheet labelled in German and invite families to practise together. Include phonetic spelling guides.

“This week, we’re learning to count in German! Ask me to say the numbers from 1 to 10!”

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Reflection (For Teachers):

• Which students confidently used the new vocabulary?
• Were any students unsure of numerical order or pronunciation?
• What could I adapt next time to engage kinaesthetic/tactile learners further?

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Next Lesson Preview:
▶️ In Lesson 3, students will learn Colours in German through art-based exploration and nature walks on the school grounds.

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Fun Teacher Tip: Use a German “Number Hat” (rotating crown with a number word) – select a student each day as the “Number King or Queen” to reinforce language across the week!

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