This song is available on Hap Palmer's Can Cockatoos Count by Twos?
Objectives:
· Explore addition and subtraction facts 0-9
· Develop a sense of numbers and the relationship between numbers
· Develop motor skills of jumping forward and backward, starting, stopping and turning.
· Improve cardiovascular fitness
· Recognize a basic rhythmic pulse and play rhythm instruments a specified number of beats
Materials:
A set of 10 number cards approximately 4"x 6" with the numerals 0-9.
In a large group, one set can be shared by two participants.
Optional: A variety of rhythm instruments such as tambourine, sticks, triangle, cow bell, maracas, and
wood block (see variation #1)
Settings:
The number cards are placed in a line on the floor with zero at one end and nine at the other end. The
participants stand on either side of the numeral zero facing the other end of the line.
Activity:
We can add and subtract by jumping forward and backward. For example, let's jump the problem 2 + 3.
Start standing by the numeral 0. Jump forward two times landing by a number card each time and ending
by the 2 card. Jump forward three more times, landing by a card each time, arriving at the answer 5. When
you hear the bell, run back to zero and listen for the next problem. To jump 5 - 3, start at 0 and jump
forward five times ending by the 5 card. Jump backward three times arriving at the answer 2. Let's try these
problems and more with music. During the instrumental section, make up your own problems.
Lyrics:
Jumping is how you can add and subtract
It sounds funny but it can be done
Jump in a line from zero to nine
And I think you'll agree that it's fun
2 + 3, 2 + 3 is____, 5 - 3, 5 - 3 is____,
4 + 2, 4 + 2 is____, 4 - 4, 4 - 4 is____,
Jumping is how you can add and subtract
It sounds funny but it can be done
3 + 5, 3 + 5 is____, 1 + 6, 1 + 6 is____,
3 - 2, 3 - 2 is____, 5 + 4, 5 + 4 is____,
Now you pick the facts to add and subtract
With answers from zero to nine
You get to choose the numbers you use
And jump them on your number line
(16 bar instrumental)
Jumping is how you can add and subtract
It sounds funny but it can be done
Variations:
(1) Accompany the jumping with rhythm instruments. Play the number of beats that correspond to each
number called then say the correct answer to each problem. For example: "Two" (play 2 times) "plus three"
(play 3 times) "Two plus three is five" (call out the answer "five").
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2) Put the number cards away, and jump in an open area. Face any direction and create your own path in
space as you jump forward and backward to add and subtract.
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