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Five Little Monkeys

Counting Backward

Day 112of 180
Week 23of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count backward from 5 to 0

2

Recognize number sequence when counting down

3

Develop listening and memory skills through song

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just as we systematically teach counting, we guide children in learning fundamental skills and spiritual truths

📦 Materials Needed

  • 5 stuffed monkey toys or paper monkey cutouts
  • Number cards 0-5
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's rocket countdown lesson and prepare for monkey counting adventure

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how we counted down like a rocket yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce counting backward using playful monkey theme

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Monkeys love to play and count!
  • We'll count DOWN from 5 to 0
  • Listen carefully to the song's pattern
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How many monkeys do you see?
  • What happens to the number of monkeys in the song?
3Activity: Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed (6 min)
song

Sing traditional counting song while physically removing monkeys

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with 5 monkey toys/cutouts
  2. Sing song, removing one monkey each verse
  3. Count backward with each verse
  4. End with zero monkeys
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer monkeys (3 instead of 5)

Challenge: Have child lead the counting and song

4Closing (3 min)

Review backward counting and prepare for next lesson

📝 Review Questions:
  • What direction did we count?
  • How many monkeys did we start with?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll walk backward on a number line!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Counting backward is a key early math skill that develops number sense

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use physical movement to reinforce counting
  • Make it fun and playful
  • Praise effort, not just correct answers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might mix up number order when counting down

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child consistently removing correct number of objects

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for monkey-themed number worksheets
  • Practice counting backward with different objects
  • Create a simple number line at home

Ready for Tomorrow?

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