Once upon a time, there were five silly caregivers who loved to jump on the bed. They were having so much fun, but oh no! One of them fell off and bumped her head.
The baby quickly called the doctor. The doctor said, “No more caregivers jumping on the bed!”
Now there were four caregivers jumping on the bed. They were bouncing up and down, but oops! One fell off and bumped her head.
The baby called the doctor again, and the doctor said, “No more caregivers jumping on the bed!”
With three caregivers left, they kept jumping and having fun. But guess what? One fell off and bumped her head.
The baby called the doctor, and the doctor said, “No more caregivers jumping on the bed!”
Now there were only two caregivers jumping on the bed. They were giggling and bouncing, but oh dear! One fell off and bumped her head.
The baby called the doctor, and the doctor said, “No more caregivers jumping on the bed!”
Finally, there was just one caregiver left. She jumped and jumped, but then she fell off and bumped her head.
The baby called the doctor, and the doctor said, “Put those caregivers right to bed!”
Wasn’t that a fun story? We learned about counting down from five to one. We also learned that jumping on the bed can be a little dangerous, so it’s important to be careful and listen to the doctor!
Remember, it’s always fun to play, but safety comes first. Let’s count together again and see how many caregivers are left each time one falls off. Can you count from five to one with me?
Counting with Objects: Gather five small toys or objects, like blocks or stuffed animals. Pretend they are the caregivers jumping on the bed. Each time you count down, remove one object. Ask the children to count how many are left each time one “falls off.” This helps them visualize subtraction and counting down.
Role-Playing Game: Create a simple role-playing game where children take turns being the “caregivers” and the “doctor.” The “caregivers” can pretend to jump, and when one “falls,” the “doctor” can remind them to be careful. This activity encourages understanding of the story and reinforces the lesson about safety.
Observation Walk: Take a short walk around the classroom or playground. Ask the children to observe and count different objects they see, such as trees, swings, or chairs. Encourage them to count backward from the total number they find, just like in the story. This helps them apply counting skills in real-life situations.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
Five strict caregivers jumping on the bed, one fell off and bumped her head. The baby called the doctor and the doctor said, “No more caregivers jumping on the bed!”
Four strict caregivers jumping on the bed, one fell off and bumped her head. The baby called the doctor and the doctor said, “No more caregivers jumping on the bed!”
Three strict caregivers jumping on the bed, one fell off and bumped her head. The baby called the doctor and the doctor said, “No more caregivers jumping on the bed!”
Two strict caregivers jumping on the bed, one fell off and bumped her head. The baby called the doctor and the doctor said, “No more caregivers jumping on the bed!”
One strict caregiver jumping on the bed, one fell off and bumped her head. The baby called the doctor and the doctor said, “Put those caregivers right to bed!”