Reinforce counting skills with a captivating music video that follows a young boy and his dog as they explore the outdoors, all the while a choir of children count to 10 to the tune of This Old Man. 

Concepts

counting, counting by 1, counting to 10, children's songs

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Direct pupils to count objects or on their hands 
• Play the video prior to starting a math lesson that covers counting 
• Send the link home, encourage families to play the video and sing along 

Classroom Considerations

• The video is the 11th of 12 resources in a series of playful children's songs 
• User comments and recommended videos are visible if the song is not played in full screen  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Colorful and kid-friendly graphics enhance engagement 
• Numbers appear as they are sung

Cons

• None

Common Core

K.CC.A.1 K.CC.B.4.a K.CC.B.4.b