ES1 EAST Maths - RWN1 | Lessons 1-2 | Counting with understanding to 10

RWN1 Counting with Understanding to 10 – Kindergarten Maths (Explicit Teaching)

Take the stress out of planning early number lessons with this fully prepared, explicit teaching resource aligned to the NSW Mathematics syllabus – RWN1: Counting with understanding to 10.

This resource follows the EAST Explicit Teaching model and is structured across two clear lessons (Day 1 & Day 2) using the I Do, We Do, You Do approach — so you know exactly what to say, what to show, and what students do next.

Perfect for Kindergarten teachers, early career teachers, and relief teachers who want confidence, clarity and consistency in maths instruction.

What’s Included:

✔ Explicit Teaching PowerPoint

• Step-by-step teacher guidance
• Learning intention & success criteria
• I Do / We Do / You Do clearly embedded
• Concrete → visual progression across two days

✔ Day 1 Worksheet – Concrete Counting

• One-to-one correspondence
• Counting real objects
• Saying and identifying totals

✔ Day 2 Worksheet – Visual Counting

• Counting pictures
• Matching and writing numerals
• Reinforces the same success criteria

✔ Built-in differentiation

• Support options for students counting 0–5
• Challenge opportunities for confident counters

Learning Focus:

Students will:

• Count with one-to-one correspondence
• Use a stable number order
• Recognise that the last number counted is the total
• Match quantities to numerals 0–10

Why Teachers will love this resource:

✔ Aligned to the NSW syllabus

✔ Clear, explicit, and easy to follow

✔ No guesswork — everything is planned for you

✔ Saves hours of weekend planning

✔ Perfect for Term 1 Kindergarten maths

Perfect For:

• Kindergarten classrooms
• Early Stage 1 intervention
• Relief / casual teachers
• Teachers wanting confidence with explicit instruction

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