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Reinforce counting backward with a music video featuring the song "Five Little Birds." A family of birds sit upon a tree, one by one they fly away counting from five to zero.
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Instructional Ideas
- Direct pupils to count on their fingers as the song plays
- Reenact the video—have five learners stand in a row and run away with each countdown
- Send the link home to give families the opportunity to watch and sing along together
Classroom Considerations
- An ad appears at the start of the video
- Have the video ready to play in full screen to avoid reading user comments and recommended videos
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Offers a new spin to the classic tune "Five Little Ducks"
- Bright graphics enhance engagement
Cons
- None