Teacher actions: Gather the students and explain that today they will be coloring a dragon while practicing their counting skills. Describe the dragon briefly to engage their imagination.

Teacher script: Today, we're going to color a dragon and practice our counting! Let’s see how many colors we can use!

Example / model: Show the dragon coloring page to the class and point out different sections to color.

Printable use: Introduce the coloring page and explain how it connects to the counting activity.

Move on when: Ensure students are listening and ready to start their coloring activity.

Support if needed: Provide visual aids or number charts to help students who struggle with number recognition.

Teacher actions: Call out a number and show students how to color that many scales or features of the dragon. Allow students to follow your lead by coloring.

Teacher script: Let’s color 3 scales on the dragon! Can everyone find 3 scales to color?

Example / model: Color 3 scales on the dragon in front of the students while counting out loud, 'One, two, three!'.

Printable use: Use the coloring page to model counting by coloring specific parts while calling out numbers.

Move on when: Look for students actively coloring as they count out loud along with you.

Support if needed: Walk around to help students who are unsure about where to color.

Teacher actions: Continue calling out numbers and encouraging students to color corresponding parts of their dragons. Give them a chance to pick different colors for each number.

Teacher script: Now, let’s color 5 more scales! Choose a new color for each number!

Example / model: Call out numbers sequentially, for instance, '4' and '5', guiding students as they color their dragons accordingly.

Printable use: Reinforce the counting by having students mark the numbers they colored on their coloring page if it has numbered features.

Move on when: Monitor students to see if they are counting along accurately and coloring the right amounts.

Support if needed: Encourage peer support; allow pairs to help each other count and color.

Teacher actions: Wrap up the activity by asking students about their colors and how many features they colored. Celebrate their creativity and effort in counting!

Teacher script: What colors did you use? How many scales did you color?

Example / model: Invite students to share their favorite color and how many parts they colored as a fun recap.

Printable use: Use the completed coloring page as a showcase of student work while reinforcing the counting concepts learned.

Move on when: Ensure every student has completed at least part of their project.

Support if needed: Provide positive feedback and recognition for all students' efforts to help build their confidence.