Learning objective
- To use the number words one to twelve when playing playground games.
Success criteria
- I can count from one to twelve in
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National curriculum
Languages
Pupils should be taught to:
- Listen
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Cross-curricular links
British values: Mutual respect, Rule
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
1. Stand the children in a circle and start them off chanting together the numbers 1-12 in French. 2. After a couple of rounds, repeat but with the children clapping for each count. 3. After a couple of rounds, repeat but with the children stamping one foot for each count. 4. After a couple of…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could play la marelle as a small group counting together, with number cards to label the squares.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could be encouraged to write number words from memory on the dot to dot. Encourage and praise use of extra language such as, à moi, à toi, manqué, gagné (see Attention grabber).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recalling numbers one to 12 with
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Vocabulary and translations
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un
one
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deux
two
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 18th August, 2025
Lesson 1: Let’s count in French
Learning the numbers one to six in French and consolidating by playing the traditional French...
Lesson 3: How old are you in French?
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Assessment – French Y3: Playground games – numbers and age
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Lesson 4: Reading French numbers
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