Let’s have some fun with a silly story about mad scientists! These scientists are a bit like monkeys, and they love to jump around. Let’s see what happens when they jump in the lab!
Once upon a time, there were five silly scientists. They were jumping up and down in their lab. But oh no! One scientist fell and bumped his head. Baby called the doctor, and the doctor said, “No more scientists jumping in the lab!”
Now there were four silly scientists left. They kept jumping and having fun. But oops! Another scientist fell and bumped his head. Baby called the doctor again, and the doctor said, “No more scientists jumping in the lab!”
With three scientists left, they still wanted to jump. But guess what? One more scientist fell and bumped his head. Baby called the doctor, and the doctor said, “No more scientists jumping in the lab!”
Only two scientists were left now. They were still jumping around. But oh dear! One scientist fell and bumped his head. Baby called the doctor, and the doctor said, “No more scientists jumping in the lab!”
Finally, there was just one scientist left. He was jumping all by himself. But then, he fell and bumped his head too! Baby called the doctor, and the doctor said, “Put those scientists right to bed!”
This story teaches us that jumping around can be fun, but we have to be careful not to get hurt. It’s important to listen to grown-ups and stay safe while playing. Remember, if you ever feel like jumping, make sure it’s in a safe place!
Jumping Experiment: Create a safe jumping area at home or in the classroom using soft mats or cushions. Let the children jump like the silly scientists, but have them count how many jumps they can do without falling. Encourage them to think about what makes jumping safe and how they can avoid bumping their heads. Discuss why it’s important to listen to grown-ups when they say it’s time to stop jumping.
Role Play: Have the children act out the story of the silly scientists. Assign roles such as the scientists, the baby, and the doctor. Encourage them to think about how each character feels and why the doctor says “No more scientists jumping in the lab!” After the role play, ask them how they would keep the scientists safe if they were the doctor.
Observation Walk: Take the children on a short walk around the school or playground. Ask them to identify safe and unsafe places for jumping. Encourage them to think about what makes a place safe for jumping and how they can make sure they are playing safely. Discuss their findings and how they can apply this knowledge when playing at home or in other places.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
[Music]
Five mad scientists jumping in the lab,
One fell off and bumped his head.
Baby called the doctor, and the doctor said,
“No more scientists jumping in the lab.”
[Music]
Poor mad scientists jumping in the lab,
One fell off and bumped his head.
Baby called the doctor, and the doctor said,
“No more scientists jumping in the lab.”
[Music]
Three mad scientists jumping in the lab,
One fell off and bumped his head.
Baby called the doctor, and the doctor said,
“No more scientists jumping in the lab.”
[Music]
Two mad scientists jumping in the lab,
One fell off and bumped his head.
Baby called the doctor, and the doctor said,
“No more scientists jumping in the lab.”
[Music]
One mad scientist jumping in the lab,
One fell off and bumped his head.
Baby called the doctor, and the doctor said,
“Put those scientists right to bed.”
[Music]