St.

Stephen’s High School

Preschool Department
Preparatory – Math Curriculum
S.Y. 2017 - 2018
FIRST GRADING
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June 21-23 3 ORIENTATION

June 26-30 5 Colors C – Name the different colors
Red, Yellow, Blue, – Identify the color of a
Green, Orange, Violet, given object.
Brown, Black, White,
and Pink A – Actively participate with
the class activity.
P – Color the objects according
to
their natural colors.
Do activity sheet
1. Flashcards A. Motivation: about colors.
different colors Game: Sing a ″Rainbow Song″.
and their names.
2. Toys to show the B. Activities:
real colors of the 1. Show different objects and name
objects. the colors.
2. Discuss: Different objects have
different colors.
Tell: Colors make our surrounding beautiful.
Encourage the children to keep our
surrounding clean at all times.
Game: ″Simon says touch the color ____″.
F
3. Show different flashcards of
colors and the objects that have
the same colors.

4. Explain that some objects have specific colors.

5. Let the children match the objects to its natural

colors.

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July 3-7 5 Shapes C – Name and identify the 1. Flashcards A. Motivation: Answer all
Circle, Squares, different shapes different Game: Put the toy inside the box worksheet.
Triangle, Rectangle, – Sort objects according to shapes and their with the same shape pasted outside.
Oblong, Stars, their shapes names. Winner: The more correct shapes will be the
Diamond, Crescent, 2. Toys winner.
Heart and things with A – Actively participate with
these shape the class activity. B. Activities
1. Check the shapes on the boxes:
P – Trace the different shapes ask the things inside.
– Group objects according to
shapes. 2. Discuss: Different objects have
– Match shapes and objects different shapes.

Tell: God gave us different ways to create objects

with different shapes with the use of our hands.

Game: Where’s the square?

3. Different shapes lined up and

show to the children.

4. Explain: Teacher will remove/ take one of the

shapes away.

5. Ask them to close their eyes and tell which

shape was taken away.
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July 10-14 5 Comparison of Sizes C – Distinguish big, bigger, – toys A. Review: Do activity sheet.
biggest and long, longer – Different All the shapes learned.
A. Big longest, tall, taller, tallest objects inside the
Bigger classroom, B. Motivation:
Biggest A – Eagerly show alertness in – pictures, Present objects of the same kind and compare
B. Long comparing – flashcards, their sizes. Ask them to tell the differences from
Longer the two or three objects. – strings, each other.
Longest – Appreciate the – Popsicle
C. Tall differences of objects sticks C. Presentation:
Taller particularly with sizes. 1. Allow the pupils to make clay molds see in
Tallest school and compare two or more objects.
P – Classify the objects 2. Compare objects
according to their sizes Have the pupils arrange these objects from big
to biggest, long to longest and tall to tallest.
3. Give board exercises that would require the
pupils to compare two or more objects.

D. Discussion:
We say bigger/longer/taller when we compare
two objects and biggest/longest/tallest when we
compare three objects.

E. Application:

1. Circle the object described.

a. Big

b. Bigger
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c. Biggest

2. Box the object described:

a. Longer

b. Longest

c. Taller

 INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
A Day of Bubbles
1. Prepare bubble solution and basins.
2. Instruct the children on how to play
with the bubble.
Note: Remind them to be careful with
the solution. Do not drink or put it in
their eyes.
3. Let them make bubbles as big as they
can.
4. Identify the sizes of bubbles. Compare
them from big, bigger, to biggest.

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July 17-21 5 Patterns C – Infer what would come next – Cut-outs of
in the set of patterns
– Analyze carefully the
different patterns
(1–1)
A – Accept and appreciate the –
differences of things found –
(2–2) in the environment.
P – Fill up given directions
from the activity.
A. Review: Do the activity
pictures and Comparing of Sizes sheets.
shapes,
– flashcards, B. Motivation:
Let the children, two boys and two girls’ line up
– real objects,
toys, alternatively. Let the two girls hold the same cut
paint, out of shapes and same with the boys. Give the
– manila other children same of two kinds also and let them
paper fill up the pattern.
C. Presentation:
1. Show the different toys and real objects.
2. Line them up in front of the class.
3. Let the pupils tell the name of each toy and
teacher will remove the last toy. Ask: What is
the missing toy?
4. The missing toy should be the next one in line to
complete the line of toys. Pattern is the guide to
follow what would come next.
D. Application:
“Finger Print Rows”
1. Choose three different colors.
2. Dip your finger to three different colors then
print them on the manila paper.
3. Do the same till the whole manila paper is
covered with different finger patterns.
 INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
Oh Curtain…My Curtain
1. Divide the class into 4 groups.
2. Provide each group a manila paper and cut out
of fruits, shapes, cars, etc.
3. Let each group make patterns on their own by
using the cutout paper and pasting them on
manila paper. Hang the finished project on the
wall.
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July 24-28 5 Naming of Sets C – Name the given sets. – toys A. Motivation: 1. Show different
– Identify the objects in a – beads Game: The boat is sinking… Group yourselves set. Let the
Sets: Equal and Non given set. – picture into 10…9… children name
Equal Sets cards each set.
(= or ≠) A – Eagerly find enjoyment in – popsicle B. Presentation: 2. Show the signs
creating their own sets. sticks 1.Show different basket with same kind of objects. = and ≠.
July 31- 2. Let the children name the things inside. 3. Place the signs
Aug. 4 More Than and Less P – Write the correct symbol in 3. Explain that they can name the set according to on the floor.
Than comparing sets. the objects inside the given set. 4. Teacher will
4. Put same kind and number of objects in the 2 flash the
Rote counting different baskets to show equal sets. number cards
1 – 20 to the pupils.
C. Discussion: 5. Pupils have to
1. Equal sets - are two or more sets with the same line up on the
elements. The = symbol is used to show sets. correct signs.
2. Count the other groups and compare their
members. Tell what group has more or less
members.
3. The symbol for more than is >.
4. The symbol for less than <.

D. Application:
1. Cross out the correct answer.

= ≠
2. Check the correct answer.

><
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Aug.7-11 5 Numeral Recognition, C – Identify numerals 0 – 5. – Number cards A. Review: Patterns 1. Game: The boat
and Number – Recite the spelling of – colored popsicle is sinking
Concept: number words zero-two – sticks B. Motivation: 2. Let the pupils
0–5 and three-five. – toys Poem: 1, 2 Tie My Shoe form a circle.
– Trace the numerals 0 – 5 – real objects Let them
Number Words: correctly. – flashcards of C. Presentation: imagine that
Zero, one, two number words 1. Present the baskets/trays to the pupils, mark they are in the
A – Actively participate in – baskets/trays them with A, B, C, D, E, F. boat. As the
singing about numbers. 2. Put the different real objects/toys in the teacher says
baskets/trays.(1-5) “group
P – Read and trace numerals 3. Ask: What can you see in basket A? (Empty), themselves”,
0 – 5. how about in basket B? C? D? E? F? they should
– Spell each number word 4. Tell: Basket A has nothing. (Put the card 0), group
zero – two and three – five. basket B has 1 toy car (Put number card 1) and themselves
– Gain mastery in tracing so on. according to
numerals. 5. Present the number words zero-two and let them the number
– Answer the worksheets read after the teacher. mentioned by
accurately. the teacher.
D. Application: 3. Let them check
1. Encircle the correct numeral. their group

2 5
2. Draw a line to connect the number word to its
numeral.
zero 1

one 0

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Aug. 14-18 5 Numeral Recognition, C – Identify numerals 6 – 10. – number charts A. Motivation: 1. Scatter the
and Number Concept: – Identify the sets of 6 – 10. – colored Popsicle Song: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 I Caught a Fish Alive number word
6 – 10 – Gain master of the spelling sticks cards on the
of number words three, four, – picture B. Presentation: floor. Call some
Number Words: five. cards 1. Activity: Let’s Get Physical- Let the pupils pupils to stand
three, four, five
– flashcards stand with their feet apart. beside the
A – Learn the value of sharing – toys Ask them to do the following: bend their neck to number card
Rote counting 1 – 30
things to others. – real the left for 10 times, then to the right 10 times, mentioned by
objects fold arms inward then outward for 10 times, put the teacher.
P – Write the numerals 6-10. – CD and their hands on their waist then sway to the right 2. Answer the
– Read and trace the number CD player, then to the left for 10 times each. Do the activity activities in the
words three, four, five. – counters, while playing the CD. book.
. – number
cards C. Application:
1. Draw a line to match the set to the correct
numeral.
2. Count the object and encircle the correct
numeral.

 INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
Let’s Catch A Fish
1.Provide cut out fish made of colored cardboard.
2. Put a number on each fish.
3. Place them on a pool.
4. Instruct the children to pretend to be fishermen.
5. Divide the class into 2 groups.
6. Explain the mechanics of the game.Catch a fish
with a number being asked by Teacher.
7. First group to earn more points wll be the
winner.
Aug. 21-25 Review week
Aug. 29- First Periodic Examination
Sept. 1 (Schedules will be given out)
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Sept. 4-8 5 Numeral Recognition, C – Identify numerals 11 – 15 – trays A. Review: Do worksheet.

and Number and 16 – 20. – cut-outs of Numbers and number words 0-5, zero-five
Concept: different shapes
11 – 15 A – Actively participate in class – popsicle sticks B. Motivation:
Number Words: activity. – beads Song: 1, Little 2, Little 3, Little Fingers
six, seven, eight – Appreciate the – flashcards
usefulness of numbers in C. Presentation:
Sept. 11-15 5 Numeral Recognition, our daily activities 1. Ask the children to read the numerals
and Number posted on the tray 11 – 15 and 16 – 20.
Concept: P – Trace numerals 11 – 15 and 2. Let them fill in the trays with the
16 – 20 16 – 20.correctly. objectives directed by the teacher.
Number Words: – Count objects and write the 3. Say: After 10, we say the number 11. Clap your
nine, ten correct numeral hands 11 times
Sept. 18-22 5 Jump 12 times, etc.
ENRICHMENT
Numerals:  INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
11 – 20
Number words: Hang Me Up
zero to ten (Concentration Game)

Rote counting 1-40 1. Make two copies of cards.

2. Punch a hole at the top of each card, tie a
piece of yarn and hang on a clothes hanger.
3. Provide the children with clothes pins to clip
on to matching cards.
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Sept. 25-29 5 Sequencing 0 – 10 C – Identify the number that – Cut outs A. Review: Answer a given
Numbers that comes comes before 0 – 10. – numerals Rote counting 1 – 50. activity.
After 0 – 10 – chart
A – Practice how to wait for – worksheets B. Motivation:
Oct. 2-6 5 Enrichment their turn in the line Game: Mr. Simon Says, group yourselves into 4,
or 5
Rote counting 1–50 P – Write the missing
numerals. C. Presentation:
– Arrange the given 1. Show the proper order of numerals 0-10.
numerals in their proper 2. Remove some of the number cards from the
order. board.
3. Say: That the numbers are not in correct
sequence, help teacher to fill in the missing
numbers to complete the numbers 0-10.

D. Discussion:
1. The numbers missing are the numbers after which
means on the right of the given numeral.

E. Application:
1. Show a flashcard, let the children tell the number
after the given number.

 INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
Step Me Step Me Not
Directions:
1. Make giant numerals 0-10.
2. Attach or tape on the floor.
3. Each pupil will take turns to step on the
numeral mentioned by the teacher.
Ex. Step on the numeral after 6, after 3, after
5. And so on…
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Oct. 9-13 5 Sequencing 0 – 10 C – Identify the number that – Cut-outs of A. Review: Do worksheet.
Numbers that comes comes Between 0 – 10... pictures Numbers before 0 – 10.
Between – numbers B. Motivation:
0 – 10 A – Do their work willingly. – pocket chart Game Relay: There would be two groups, where
– flashcards each group shall be given a tong and 10 pcs.
P – Write the missing numerals. – tongs Marbles. One by one shall be transferred to another
– marbles tray. The group who has transferred more
– balls balls/marbles shall be declared winner.
C. Presentation:
1. Count the marbles/balls.
2. Ask: What number did I say? between 4 and 6...

D. Discussion:
1. The numeral missing tells about the numeral in
between the two numbers.
2. Get 3 balls. Show to the class while counting.
Say; 1__3,: What number I didn’t say?
3. The number I didn’t say is the number in
between.
 INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
Shoot That Ball
Materials:2 empty waste paper baskets, 2
chairs, plastic balls, timer
Direction:
1.Create 2 groups
2.Children will take turns in shooting the ball
3. When the timer stops, the teacher will count
the balls of each group.
Oct. 16-19 REVIEW WEEK
Oct. 18-19
Oct. 24-26
Second Periodic Examination (Schedules will be given out)
Oct. 27-
Nov. 2
S E ME STRAL B R EAK
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Nov. 4 Addition through sets C – Name the different – pictures A. Review: Answer all the
7-10 with sum up mathematical symbols use – flashcards Equal and Non-equal sets worksheet.
to 10 in addition (+ and =). – whiteboard
– counters B. Motivation:
A – Find pleasure in putting – toys and real Song: 1 and 1, 2.
things together. objects.
C. Presentation:
P – Make an addition sentence 1. Show the flashcards of pictures and numerals.
from the sets. Post them on the board.
2. Ask them to count on their fingers the given
objects from the flashcards.
3. Ask them to write the correct numeral under the
pictures.
4. Let them count all the pictures

D. Discuss:
1. Addition through sets means counting the
objects and putting them together.
2. The symbol + means to put together and =
means counting all the objects and put them
together.

 INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
Table Setting
1. Ask the pupils to put 5 plates and add 2 more,
ask how many plates are there now?
2. Do the same with the glasses, spoons and forks.
Vegetable and fruit toys could also be use.
Note:
Check if they know how to set the table
properly.

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Nov. 13-17 5 Addition Facts with C – Write the sum for the given – pictures A. Review: 1. With the use of
sum up to 5 numbers. – flashcards Addition through sets their magic
slates, pupils
A – To encourage and show B. Motivation: will write their
enjoyment in counting. Song: 1 and 1, 2 answers on the
given numbers
P – To be able to add the given C. Presentation: shown in the
numbers correctly and 1. Show the flashcards. Read the numbers given on flashcards.
properly. the flashcards.
– Answer the given exercises 2. Ask them to count on their fingers the given
correctly. numbers from the flashcards
3. Practice finding the sum mentally.

D. Discussion:
1. Addition through facts – adding numbers without
any sets, they could be horizontal or vertical.

E. Application
Find the sum. Encircle the correct answer.

3 4
+ 2 + 0
5 3
3 4
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Nov. 20-24 5 Subtraction through C – To be able to identify the – flashcards A . Motivation: Answer actvity
Sets with differences term minus and the symbol – toys Sing the “ Number Song” sheet.
from 0 – 0 for subtraction. – pictures of B. Review: Addition
sets of objects Drill: Use Flashcards
Nov. 27- Subtraction Facts A – To learn how to share
Dec. 1 5 with Difference things with others. C. Presentation:
up to 5 Amber has a garden. She gathered 8 plants. She
P – To be able to apply simple gave 2 to her neighbors. How many were left with
forms of subtraction by her?
writing a subtraction 8–2=6
sentence. How may eggplants were there? 8
How many were taken away? 2
How many were left? 6
D. Discussion:
In 8 take away 2 are 6, we say; eight minus two is
six. The minus sign (-) is being used when we
subtract. Subtraction is removing or taking away
objects/numbers from a set of objects/numbers.
E. Applcation:
Subtract the following.
4 – 2 = ___ 3 – 1 = ___

 INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
Domino Facts
Materials: Set of dominoes
Directions:
1. Choose a domino and place it in different
places.
2. Let the children look around and look for two
dominoes.
3. Use the two numbers made by the dots to
make number sentence for subtraction.
4. Give them a reward if they get the correct
answer.
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Dec. 4-8, 6 Enrichment C – Recall the lessons taken up – Chart
11 about numerals 0-10, – number cards 0-
addition facts, subtraction 10
sets and facts. – toy animals
– counters
A – Actively participate in the
activities for enrichment
about the lessons taken up.
P – Arrange the numerals 0-10
correctly, write the correct
number sentence for
addition and subtraction
A. Review: Answer the
Numerals 0-10, addition sets and facts, subtraction worksheets.
sets and facts.
B. Motivation:
Read a story about animals.
C. Presentation:
1. Show a chart with numerals 0-10 arranged
correctly. Mix up the numerals and show it to
the pupils while doing it. Call pupils to arrange
them on the other empty chart.
2. Show the toy animals mentioned in the story.
Use them to create addition and subtraction sets.
Let them show their answers on the board.

Dec. 14-
CH RISTMAS BREAK
Jan.3

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Jan. 4-5 2 Ordinals C – To be able to identify the
1st – 5th ordinal numbers from
Ordinals 1st – 10th
6th – 10th – Correctly name the object
Jan. 8-12 5 on the corresponding order
of ordinals.
A – To actively participate in
the prepared activities
– To obediently follow the
instructions.
P – Put the marker on the
ordinal number as
mentioned by the teacher.
– Write the ordinal numbers
from 1st – 10th
– real objects A. Review: Do worksheet.
– picture chart Subtraction facts with differences 0 – 10,
– markers horizontal and vertical
B. Motivation:
Ask some pupils to line up in front of the class.
Give them number cards from 1 – 10. Let them tell
the name of their classmates who is holding
specific number.
C. Presentation:
1. Show the ordinal numbers; let the pupils hold
the ordinal number cards together with the
number cards.
2. Say: We use the ordinal numbers to tell the
order or positions of objects
3. Let the pupils read the ordinal numbers. And
ask for the position of their classmates holding
the cards.

D. Application:
1. Show other objects and tell the position of each
object.

 INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
What’s next?
1. Make a large game board and attach on the
floor where the ordinals 1st – 10th are
indicated.
2. Using a big dice, each pupil will then roll on
the floor corresponding to the number of
space to land.
3. Whoever reach the end first, wins.
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Jan. 15-19 5 Unit Fraction C – To distinguish figures – pictures A. Review: Answer activity
1/2, 1/3, 1/4 divided into equal parts. – fraction cards Ordinals sheet.
– To identify the fraction of – real objects such
the given figures. as vegetables, B. Motivation:
fruits or bread Story about sharing.
A – Share things with others.
C. Presentation:
P – Divide things into equal 1. Ask questions about the story.
parts.
– Write the fractions 2. Show an apple. Ask two pupils in front.
correctly.
– Find the correct fraction 3. Tell: If I want to give both of them, how could they
for the given objects. share with this 1 apple?

4. Cut the apple and give them half each. Show the
fraction card ½. Do the same with the vegetables to
show 1/2, 1/3, 1/4.

D. Discussion:
1. When we cut or divide an object into equal parts
we call it FRACTION.

 INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY:
“Fair Shares”
1. Choose a food card. Make the food from the
play dough.

2. Look under the card to see how many should

be divided among the guests.
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Jan. 30- 5 Time Telling C – Tell the time by the hour. – Improvised A. Review: Answer activity
Feb. 3 Hour and Half hour clocks Fractions sheet
A – Be punctual. – real clock
– watch B. Motivation:
P – Show the correct time by Poem: Hickory Dickory Clock
drawing the hands correctly.
– Write the correct time. C. Presentation:
– Tell the correct time orally. 1. Show a clock board. Talk about time, its
importance to us. Show the parts of the clock and
their uses.

2. Ask: What time do you wake up in the morning?

What time do you take a bath?

3. Show how to tell the time. Use the clock board.

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Feb. 6-10 5 Review/ Mastery C – To be able to read ordinal
symbols 1st-10th, identify
the ordinal positions 1st-10th
of the objects, tell time by
the hour, recognize and
identify the given fractional – improvised clocks
part.
A – Be punctual at all times.
– Learn to share things
toward others.
P – Draw the hands to show
the correct time, place the
real object on the ordinal
number shown, cut the
picture to show the correct
– real objects that A. Review: Answer activity
could be found in Ordinal numbers, fractions and clock reading by sheet
the different the hour
learning centers in
the classroom B. Motivation:
Talk about the family picture they bring to
made in paper school. Encourage them to think of how much time
plates, scissors, to grow from baby up to Senior Nursery.
shapes draw in
construction C. Presentation:
papers 1. Show a circle, pretend it is a cake for the family.
Ask them to cut it into 5, show the triangle,
pretend it is a pizza, ask them to share it to a
sister, cut it into
2. Do the same with the other shapes.

Fev. 13-17 Review Week

Third Periodic Examination

Feb. 20-23
(Schedules will be given out)

Feb24, 27-
28 Enrichment
Mar.1-3

Mar. 13,17
Enrichment and Rehearsal
Mar. 20-22
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