8: The Number Eight – Kids Learn to Count Numbers

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In this lesson, students embark on an exciting journey to explore the number eight, discovering its significance in various contexts such as the eight planets in our solar system and the eight legs of an octopus. They learn how to write and spell the number eight while also uncovering cultural beliefs surrounding its luckiness. Overall, the lesson emphasizes the fun and educational aspects of numbers in our everyday lives.
  1. Can you name all the eight planets in our solar system?
  2. How many legs does an octopus have, and why is it special?
  3. Can you practice writing and spelling the number eight?

Exploring the Number Eight: A Fun Adventure

The number eight is a special number that we can find in many places around us. Let’s go on a fun adventure to learn all about the number eight, how to write it, and some cool facts about it!

The Eight Planets in Space

Did you know there are eight planets in our solar system? Let’s name them together:

  1. Mercury
  2. Venus
  3. Earth
  4. Mars
  5. Jupiter
  6. Saturn
  7. Uranus
  8. Neptune

These planets are all different in size and how far they are from the Sun. Learning about them is like going on a space adventure!

Counting with Eight: Meet the Octopus

Octopuses are amazing sea creatures with eight legs! Let’s count their legs together:

  1. One
  2. Two
  3. Three
  4. Four
  5. Five
  6. Six
  7. Seven
  8. Eight

Octopuses are smart and can change colors to hide from other animals. Isn’t that cool?

How to Write the Number Eight

Writing the number eight is easy and fun. Follow these steps to make a “figure eight”:

  1. Start at the top.
  2. Curve down to the left.
  3. Curve down to the right.
  4. Bring the curve back to the left.
  5. Curve back to the right.

Now you have a perfect number eight!

Spelling the Word “Eight”

Let’s learn how to spell the word “eight.” It goes like this:

  • E
  • I
  • G
  • H
  • T

Practice writing and spelling to become a number eight expert!

The Lucky Number Eight

In some cultures, the number eight is considered lucky. For example, in China, the word for eight sounds like the word for wealth. People believe it brings good fortune!

Conclusion

The number eight is more than just a number. It helps us learn about planets, octopuses, and even brings luck in some cultures. Numbers are all around us, and they make learning fun! Next, let’s discover the number nine and see what surprises it holds!

  1. Can you think of other things that come in groups of eight, like the planets or the octopus’s legs? Share what you find with your friends or family!
  2. Have you ever seen an octopus or pictures of one? What do you think it would be like to have eight legs? How would you use them?
  3. Do you have a lucky number? Why do you think some people believe certain numbers, like eight, are lucky?
  1. Planet Exploration Craft: Create a simple craft project where you make a model of the solar system using everyday materials like paper, string, and colored pencils. Draw and cut out circles for each of the eight planets, color them, and hang them in order from the Sun using string. As you create your model, talk about each planet and what makes it unique. This will help you remember the names and order of the planets.

  2. Octopus Leg Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your house or classroom to find objects that come in groups of eight. For example, you might find eight crayons, eight blocks, or eight buttons. Count them out loud as you find them, just like counting the octopus’s legs. This activity will help you practice counting and recognizing the number eight in everyday life.

  3. Lucky Eight Art: Create a piece of art that features the number eight. Use paints, crayons, or markers to draw the number eight in different styles and colors. You can also include things that come in eights, like octopus legs or the eight planets. As you create your art, think about why the number eight might be considered lucky and how it appears in different cultures.

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