Instructional Video

Five Little Kittens Jumping On The Bed

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Count backward as five frisky kittens jump on their beds in a music video featuring colorful graphics and a playful tune.  

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Incorporate movement; direct pupils to jump and count on their fingers
  • Play the music video at the start of math lesson about counting
  • Take a musical brain break when learners need a pause in instruction 
Classroom Considerations
  • A brief commercial plays when the link first opens 
  • Displays user comments and recommended videos 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Puts a new spin on the song, Five Little Monkeys 
  • Displays the numbers as it is sung 
  • Relates counting to subtraction 
Cons
  • None