Comparing Number Sizes with Objects

A variety of objects (e.g., blocks, counters, small toys)
Number cards.Introduction (5 minutes): Explain how comparing quantities can help us understand which number is larger or smaller.
Comparing Quantities (10 minutes): Provide students with number cards and corresponding quantities of objects. Have them compare the quantities (e.g., 5 blocks vs. 3 blocks).
Sorting Activity (10 minutes): Students will sort objects into groups according to their number cards, then arrange these groups from smallest to largest.
Discussion (5 minutes): Discuss how they determined which groups had more or fewer objects and how they compared the quantities.
Extension (Optional): Use different types of objects or introduce comparison symbols (>, <, =) for a more advanced challenge.