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One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

Counting Songs and Rhymes

Day 8of 180
Week 2of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count from 1 to 10 using a traditional rhyme

2

Practice number recognition through movement

3

Develop listening and memory skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:1-2

“My son, don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: for length of days, and years of life, and peace, will they add to you.”

— Proverbs 3:1-2 (WEB)

Just as we learn to count step by step, we learn God's wisdom gradually through practice and repetition

📦 Materials Needed

  • Shoe or shoe picture
  • Number cards 1-10
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK3 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap previous counting songs and introduce today's rhyme

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how many ducks we counted yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce 'One, Two, Buckle My Shoe' rhyme with actions

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Let's learn a fun counting song!
  • We'll count and do actions for each number
  • Listen carefully and follow along
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you see when we say 'one'?
  • Can you show me two fingers?
3Activity: Counting Shoe Rhyme (6 min)
song and movement

Perform 'One, Two, Buckle My Shoe' with actions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sing the rhyme slowly
  2. Do a matching action for each line
  3. Repeat 2-3 times
  4. Encourage child to join in
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on first 5 numbers only

Challenge: Add hand motions for each line

4Closing (3 min)

Review numbers and actions

📝 Review Questions:
  • What numbers did we learn today?
  • Can you show me how to 'buckle a shoe'?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll count with claps and stomps!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Traditional counting rhymes help develop number recognition and memory skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated motions to keep child engaged
  • Repeat the rhyme multiple times
  • Let child lead if interested
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused for entire rhyme, complex hand motions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to count or copy actions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw pictures of items from the rhyme
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library number tracing sheets
  • Practice counting shoes in your home

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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