Instructional Video

Numbers Song: Counting Five Little Ducks

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Reinforce counting skills with a music video featuring the song, Counting Five Little Ducks. Five ducklings swim in their pond, hiding and seeking, as they count to five. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Play the video at the start of a math lesson 
  • Direct pupils to quack along with the ducks 
  • Have counter available—cubes, small objects, or even fingers—for viewers to count while the song plays   
Classroom Considerations
  • An ad appears when the link first opens 
  • Suggested videos and user comments are visible when not in full screen 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The song counts to five twice 
  • Friendly ducklings show off their big personality 
Cons
  • None