Count to 120 and Move!

Math Grades 1st Grade 4:25 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn to count to 120 while exercising! This fun lesson combines math and movement to help you learn numbers and stay active.

Video Resource

Learning to Count | Count to 120 and Exercise | Brain Breaks | Kid's Songs | Jack Hartmann

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 4:25
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Key Concepts

  • Counting sequence from 1 to 120
  • Number recognition
  • Association of numbers with physical activities

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count from 1 to 120.
  • Students will be able to associate numbers with different physical exercises.
  • Students will improve their gross motor skills through exercise.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know how to count. Ask a few students to count as high as they can. Explain that today, they will learn to count even higher, all the way to 120, while doing fun exercises.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the 'Learning to Count | Count to 120 and Exercise | Brain Breaks | Kid's Songs | Jack Hartmann' video. Encourage students to participate in the exercises as they count along.
  • Review & Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, review the counting sequence by reciting the numbers as a class. Go through each exercise from the video, counting aloud as you perform each movement. Focus on correct pronunciation of each number.
  • Independent Practice (10 mins)
    Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a range of numbers (e.g., 1-20, 21-40). Have each group create their own exercise for their assigned numbers. Groups share their exercises with the class.

Interactive Exercises

  • Number Line Hop
    Create a number line on the floor (using tape or sidewalk chalk) from 1 to 120. Have students hop along the number line as they count aloud. Call out specific numbers and have students hop to that number.
  • Counting Beanbag Toss
    Place numbered targets (1-20 to start, then increase) on the floor. Have students toss a beanbag onto a target and call out the number. Repeat with different numbers.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite exercise from the video?
  • What is the highest number you can count to?
  • Why is it important to learn to count?

Skills Developed

  • Counting skills
  • Number recognition
  • Gross motor skills
  • Active listening
  • Following Directions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What number comes after 5?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 2:

What number is bigger, 10 or 12?

Correct Answer: 12

Question 3:

What exercise did we do when counting from 1 to 10?

Correct Answer: Pump arms up

Question 4:

Which of these numbers comes last?

Correct Answer: 15

Question 5:

What number comes right before 20?

Correct Answer: 19

Question 6:

In the video, which exercise involved moving your arms back and forth like a clock?

Correct Answer: Tick-Tock

Question 7:

What is the last number we counted to in the song?

Correct Answer: 120

Question 8:

What is a good thing to do while counting?

Correct Answer: Exercise

Question 9:

Which number comes between 60 and 62?

Correct Answer: 61

Question 10:

What did Jack Hartmann do in the video?

Correct Answer: Sang and Exercised

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

After pumping our arms, we ________ our arms.

Correct Answer: criss-cross

Question 2:

The song helps our _____ get smarter and our _____ get stronger.

Correct Answer: brain, body

Question 3:

After jogging in place, we counted to _______.

Correct Answer: 120

Question 4:

To wash our clothes in the song, we did the ______ _______.

Correct Answer: washing machine

Question 5:

Before disco roll, we counted shoulders ______.

Correct Answer: back

Question 6:

Before legs stretch, we counted criss-cross ______.

Correct Answer: arms

Question 7:

What goes tick-tock?

Correct Answer: clock

Question 8:

In the song, we exercised and counted our _______.

Correct Answer: numbers

Question 9:

Before shoulders forward, we did ______ _______.

Correct Answer: tick-tock

Question 10:

Before Jog in place, we did ______ ______.

Correct Answer: Ride the Pony

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.A.1:Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.C.5:Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

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