How Old Are You?
This numbers 1–10 ESL lesson combines counting practice with the question 'How old are you?' Students jump, sing, count body parts and answer birthday-circle questions using complete sentences. They make a personalised age badge and review numbers in an active classroom hunt.
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Lesson format
2 × 45 minutes
Level
Beginner
Age group
Ages 6–9
Main focus
Speaking first
What students will learn
Lesson flow
Children count and jump in a warm-up, sing number songs holding up fingers, and count body parts (eyes, fingers) answering 'How many?'. The second lesson passes a ball in a birthday circle answering 'How old are you?', makes an 'I'm ___!' age badge, and races to find hidden number cards in an Age Hunt game.
Target language
- • 'How old are you?'
- • 'I'm ___ years old'
- • Numbers 1-10
- • 'How many ___?'
Key vocabulary
- one
- two
- three
- four
- five
- six
- seven
- eight
- nine
- ten
Speaking questions students answer
- • How old are you?
- • What number is this?
- • How many legs?
- • Can you count to 10?
- • Find number 6!
Recommended teaching contexts
Why this lesson works
The lesson follows a clear progression: Count and jump with a number warm-up, ask and answer 'How old are you?', make an age badge and play a number hunt. Teachers can open the materials and start immediately, while students move from supported vocabulary practice to purposeful spoken English.