One Potato
This numbers 1–7 ESL lesson develops early counting through the One Potato rhyme. Children sing, match number cards, colour and count potatoes before drawing a funny Potato Person. A lively Hot Potato passing game reinforces number recognition and spoken counting.
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Lesson format
2 × 45 minutes
Level
Starter
Age group
Ages 4–6
Main focus
Speaking first
What students will learn
Lesson flow
Children begin by naming a toy potato and counting together, then sing and count along with the One Potato song. Flashcards 1–7 are drilled and matched to a Potato worksheet, followed by colouring and counting activities. The second lesson reviews numbers through a Potato Person drawing task, then finishes with a lively Hot Potato passing game and a quick counting challenge.
Target language
- • Numbers 1–7
- • 'How many?'
- • Counting aloud
- • Simple imperative instructions
Key vocabulary
- one
- two
- three
- four
- five
- six
- seven
- eight
- nine
- ten
Speaking questions students answer
- • How many potatoes?
- • What number is this?
- • Can you count to 7?
- • What number is missing?
- • How many do you see?
Recommended teaching contexts
Why this lesson works
The lesson follows a clear progression: Count aloud from 1 to 7, match numbers to a Potato worksheet, play the Hot Potato passing game. Teachers can open the materials and start immediately, while students move from supported vocabulary practice to purposeful spoken English.