Instructional Video

Numbers Song: Counting Fish

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Ten eye-catching fish swim around a captivating coral reef in a music video designed to reinforce counting by one. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Instruct pupils to count small objects or their fingers while the song plays
  • Allow learners to bring in 10 school-appropriate items to share with the class the first day you show the video 
  • Play the video at the start of a math lesson about numbers and counting  
Classroom Considerations
  • A commercial plays when the video begins
  • Play in full screen to avoid viewing user comments and suggested videos  
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The video repeats the song twice 
  • Fish swim together to make the number 10 
  • Goes on to describe fish—big, small, colorful 
Cons
  • None