Hello, friends! It’s me, Toby. I’m having a little trouble falling asleep. Do you know what might help? Counting sheep! Would you like to count sheep with me? Yay! I’m so glad you’re here to help.
The sheep are all in groups of ten. That means we can count them by tens. It’s super fun and easy! When we count by tens, we start with the number ten. Are you ready? Let’s count together!
Here we go:
Ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety, one hundred.
Wow, you’re doing great! I’m feeling sleepy already. Thank you so much for counting with me. Good night, everyone!
Counting by tens is a neat way to count faster. It helps us when we want to count big numbers quickly. You can try counting by tens with other things too, like toys or blocks. It’s a fun way to practice math!
Remember, you can always count with a friend or family member. Happy counting!
Sheep Counting Game: Gather some small toys or blocks and group them into sets of ten. Ask the children to count the groups by tens, just like in the video. Encourage them to rearrange the toys into different shapes or patterns and count again. This hands-on activity helps reinforce the concept of counting by tens and makes it fun!
Counting Walk: Take a walk around your home or classroom and look for things you can count by tens. For example, you might find a box of crayons, a set of markers, or a collection of books. Count these items in groups of ten and see how quickly you can reach one hundred. This activity encourages children to apply counting by tens in real-life situations.
Think and Share: Ask the children, “Why do you think counting by tens is faster than counting one by one?” Encourage them to share their thoughts and come up with examples of when counting by tens might be useful. This question helps develop critical thinking and allows children to understand the practical benefits of counting by tens.
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Welcome to Kids Academy! Hi there, it’s me, Toby. I can’t fall asleep. I’ve heard that counting sheep can help. Will you count sheep with me? Great! I was hoping you would. The sheep are in groups of ten, so let’s count them by tens. When we count by tens, we always start with the number ten. Come on, everybody, count with me!
Ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety, one hundred.
I’m almost sleeping now. Thanks for helping me count the sheep. Good night, everybody!
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