| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| What topic | Irish skipping rhymmes |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome, little mathematicians! Today, we're going to jump into some fun with numbers using Irish skipping rhymes! We're going to use our bodies and our voices to learn about counting and rhythms while enjoying a traditional game played in Ireland.
To start our adventure, all we need are our feet for jumping and our voices for singing!
As we gather in a circle on the playground or in the classroom, let's get ready to have some fun!
Now I will share a lovely Irish skipping rhyme that we will chant together while jumping:
“In and out, jump about,
One, two, three, here we see,
Four, five, six, our math tricks,
Seven, eight, we can’t be late,
Nine and ten, let's jump again!”
As we chant, we can count each number with our jumps!
While we’re jumping, we’re not just having fun—we’re also practicing our counting skills and number recognition! This helps us become better at maths while enjoying the movement and the music.
After our rhyme, let’s talk about:
So, are we ready to jump into learning? Let's get hopping, and remember that maths can be exciting and full of fun just like our skipping rhyme!